Boston Materials: Go Beyond Limits

Organizations turn to Boston Materials to unlock business opportunities that are limited by material-level challenges. Our first-of-a-kind advanced materials are conductive and durable like metal, yet light like plastic. The underlying technology is a material made by vertically aligning carbon fibers, resulting in highly efficient energy dissipation properties. Backed by our proven manufacturing processes and customer validation in performance-critical applications across industries, Boston Materials can help you go beyond limits.

Boston Materials is committed to identifying high-growth opportunities that can profoundly enhance societal well-being and prosperity yet are currently limited by material-level challenges. We have identified three key focus areas that demand immediate resolution through the application of cutting-edge advanced materials:

· Beyond Moore’s Law: Materials that Unlock Semiconductors

· Beyond Diesel: Materials that Unlock Hydrogen Fuel Cells

· Beyond Mach 5: Materials that Unlock Hypersonic Aircraft

In these strategic domains, Boston Materials seeks to establish itself as an industry leader and invites individuals with a passion for innovation to join us on this journey. We actively seek talented individuals who share our vision and aspire to contribute.

The Purpose of this Role

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to join our team at Boston Materials. As a Lab Technician, you will assume a pivotal role in supporting our product development efforts, ensuring precise and efficient execution of all sample/product testing and general lab operations. You will step into the realm of innovation, where your expertise will shape the development of novel and refined products, designed to address the unique challenges faced by our customers and seize emerging opportunities in the realm of advanced technologies.

The Impact You Will Make in this Role

Laboratory Operations: Assist in setting up and maintaining laboratory equipment, instruments, and materials to support ongoing product development efforts.

Sample Preparation: Prepare samples and materials for testing following established protocols and procedures.

Conduct Testing: Perform tests and analyze according to standard operating procedures (SOPs), ensuring accuracy, consistency, and reliability of results.

Data Collection: Record detailed observations, data, and results accurately. Maintain comprehensive and organized records of experimental procedures and outcomes.

Equipment Maintenance: Clean, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments. Report any equipment malfunctions or issues promptly.

Collaboration: Collaborate closely with the Engineering & Manufacturing teams, providing support in the execution of various tasks and programs.

Problem Solving: Identify and troubleshoot issues that may arise during experiments. Collaborate with colleagues to find solutions and improve experimental processes.

Your Skills and Expertise

• Associate degree in a relevant field (chemistry, materials science, engineering, etc.) preferred.

• Experience with following equipment is desirable: 3D Microscope, Tensile Tester, Waterjet Cutter, Hydraulic Press, TGA

• Prior experience working in a laboratory setting is highly desirable.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in conducting experiments and recording data.

• Familiarity with laboratory equipment, instruments, and tools.

• Ability to follow protocols and SOPs accurately.

• Basic computer skills, including data entry and Microsoft Office applications.

• Effective communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

• Strong commitment to laboratory safety and adherence to protocols.