Senior Materials Technician

At Carbon, our mission goes beyond 3D printing. We are enabling creators everywhere to make what the world needs, right now. Our company is built on the idea that diverse fields of study must come together to solve intractable problems. We have grand ambitions to create technology that will influence industry around the world. You will be joining a diverse team with a vibrant culture, where team success is as important as celebrating individual contributions.

Help us change the world and we will help you change yours.Working at the intersection of hardware, software, and molecular science, we are committed to delivering on the promise of 3D printing, enabling commercial customers to go beyond basic prototyping to 3D manufacturing.

Our company is built on the idea that when diverse fields of study come together, we are able to solve challenging problems. You will be joining a diverse team with a dynamic culture, where team success is as important as celebrating individual contributions. We pride ourselves in developing an environment where we all can teach, learn, and grow together.

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic laboratory technician to work on the Materials Team and assist in resin development, focusing on materials characterization and maintenance of characterization equipment. This person will serve as a key support to resin development and material quality. The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance and troubleshooting for characterization equipment such as Instron frames, DMA, DSC, TGA etc., as well as follow established procedures for formulation, synthesis, and characterization and ensure that a high level of product quality and consistency is reached and maintained. In addition, this candidate has demonstrated the ability to be detail-oriented during training and has demonstrated the ability to work independently. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record of keeping detailed and organized records.

This is an onsite role, Monday through Friday in our Redwood City, CA location.

ResponsibilitiesPerform routine polymer, resin, and materials characterization (Instron, TGA, UV-Vis, DSC, DMA, etc.).Perform or coordinate routine maintenance based on the manufacturer’s instructions.Perform initial troubleshooting of equipment and coordinate service visits from the vendor if necessary.Support and perform routine analytical sample preparation (HPLC, GPC, GC-MS).Perform short- and long-term stability testing of resins and materials.Keep thorough characterization records.Assist with development of new characterization processes and SOP’s.Assist with root cause investigations and corrective and preventive action implementations.Document activities performed in the lab thoroughly.Assist in instrument calibration and troubleshooting.

RequirementsAn Associate or Bachelor Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Technology or highly experienced candidate with a high school degree/GED within the relevant industries, or working experience in characterization instrument companies.3 years+ post internship experience preferred, but open to 1 year+ hands-on experience with 1 or 2 of the listed instruments (Instron, TGA, UV-Vis, DSC, DMA)Safety-conscience individual with excellent organizational skills and an eye for detail.

At Carbon, we look at the person holistically and carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation. The pay range for this position is $38.08 - $45.67 per hour. Your actual salary will be based on your experience, work location, certifications and the unique skills you bring to the role. If you are not based in our Redwood City office, the range above will be adjusted for the geographical differential associated with your actual work location.Carbon also offers to our eligible employees a comprehensive total rewards package that includes equity, benefits, and time off programs.

For more information on how we modify your pay based on your location, please refer to our geographic differentials chart. For details on our total rewards package, visit https://www.carbon3d.com/about/life-at-carbon