Job Description Job Description
Laboratory Technician
Company: Dynamic Metal Services
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Overview
Dynamic Metal Services is a Cleveland-based metal processing and recycling company specializing in stainless steel, high-value metals, and specialty alloys.
We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to support laboratory testing, chemical analysis, and material evaluation operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or someone early in their laboratory career who is looking to gain hands-on experience in an industrial laboratory environment.
Previous laboratory experience is helpful but not required. Training will be provided for someone who has a basic understanding of chemistry, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.
Responsibilities
- Prepare metal and material samples for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Operate laboratory instrumentation, including ICP-OES (Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometry) equipment.
- Operate Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption equipment.
- Assist with chemical testing and analysis of metal and material samples.
- Prepare standards, solutions, and reagents as directed.
- Follow established testing methods, written procedures, and laboratory protocols.
- Accurately record, document, and maintain laboratory test results.
- Maintain organized laboratory records and testing documentation.
- Handle samples carefully to help maintain accuracy and consistency throughout the testing process.
- Support general laboratory organization and day-to-day testing activities.
Qualifications
- Basic understanding of chemistry and laboratory principles.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.
- Ability to follow written testing methods, procedures, and instructions.
- Comfortable learning and operating laboratory instrumentation.
- Dependable, organized, and willing to learn.
- Previous laboratory, chemistry, quality control, or materials testing experience is helpful but not required.
- Recent graduates and entry-level candidates with relevant chemistry or laboratory education are encouraged to apply.
Preferred Background
Candidates with education or hands-on experience involving the following may be especially relevant:
- Chemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
- Laboratory Science
- Chemical Technology
- Materials Science
- Industrial Laboratory Testing
- Quality Control
- Metals or Materials Testing
Why This Opportunity?
This position provides an opportunity to build hands-on laboratory experience in an industrial environment while working with specialized analytical equipment and metal/material samples. Dynamic Metal Services is willing to train an individual who brings a strong foundation in chemistry, attention to detail, dependability, and an eagerness to develop their laboratory skills.
