Jobs

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform sample imaging and collect the data appropriately
• Support with the mechanical testing of our product and samples as needed.
• Contribute to general lab space organization and cleaning
• Coordinate the testing and shipping of samples to external laboratories.
• Troubleshoot issues related to imaging or mechanical Quality Control testing.
• Perform data collection and document all research observations
• Use materials science lab equipment
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support them as needed
• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas to enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of quality control processes
• Build Quality Control procedures and write Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs)
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety guidelines
• Comply with company lab policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Good organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Understands the importance of accuracy related to Quality Control (QC) tests.
• Knowledge of mechanical testing like tensile, tear tests.
• Familiarity with the scientific method
• Comfortable working within a laboratory setting.
• Ability to perform math pertinent to protocol execution
• Ability to communicate cross functionality with teammates
• Ability to document data with integrity
• Basic ability to use Word processing and data management software

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with the Instron testing machine is a plus
• Comfortable learning quickly when faced with unfamiliar tasks and new tools
• Exposure to protocols for mechanical performance testing of materials
• Familiarity with statistical methods, design of experiment, and data analysis/ visualization programs (g., JMP)

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or pursuing a degree in Material Science, Mechanical engineering, or related field with relevant exposure to laboratory work outside of required coursework desired
• Laboratory experience.

Albany Pay Range: $15.00 - $17.00

This is a temporary internship position that will run for 10 weeks.