Full-Time
Laboratory Technician 1
Powdered Metals
RJ Lee Group
201-500 employees
Materials characterization and industrial forensics consulting
No salary listed
Monroeville, PA, USA
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Bachelor's, Associate's
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- Previous laboratory experience is preferred but not required.
- Experience with sample preparation, materials characterization, or laboratory testing is a plus but not required.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Ability to follow written procedures and maintain accurate documentation.
- Basic understanding of laboratory testing techniques and scientific principles.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced laboratory setting.
- Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the laboratory for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and carry materials, equipment, and samples up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
- Ability to safely handle laboratory materials and equipment.
- Prepare powder metal and related material samples for laboratory testing and analysis using established procedures.
- Perform sample preparation activities including grinding, sieving, blending, weighing, mounting, and other preparation techniques as required.
- Conduct routine physical and chemical testing of powder metals, alloys, raw materials, and manufactured products.
- Record, review, and organize analytical data in laboratory information systems and client reports.
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment.
- Perform routine maintenance checks and calibration verifications following laboratory quality requirements.
- Follow established Standard Operating Procedures, quality assurance protocols, and laboratory safety requirements.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory work environment.
- Assist analysts, scientists, and project managers with testing projects and technical investigations.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and laboratory safety.
- Communicate with laboratory personnel regarding sample status, testing schedules, and project requirements.
- Associate degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering Technology, or a related scientific field.
- Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related discipline.
- Experience working with metal powders, additive manufacturing materials, or metallurgical testing.
RJ Lee Group provides materials characterization and industrial forensics consulting by conducting specialized testing and analysis in its laboratories to diagnose materials issues and product failures across the life cycle. Its team and technology platform support testing, materials analysis, failure investigations, and proactive risk mitigation for decisions at every stage of a product’s life cycle. It differentiates itself with a nationwide lab network, multiple locations, and an integrated service model that includes information and software services plus a collaborative conference center. The goal is to help clients reduce risk and improve product quality by delivering clear, evidence-based insights.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Early VC
Total Funding
$4.2M
Headquarters
Monroeville, Pennsylvania
Founded
1985
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The August 2025 Spectrochemical deal adds capacity and faster turnaround for existing customers.
- September 2026 posts on HON fenceline and federal cleanup show active regulatory demand.
- Thermo Fisher distribution exposes IntelliSEM to new SEM customers without RJ Lee opening labs.
What critics are saying
- RJ Lee’s talc and asbestos credibility ties the firm to high-stakes J&J litigation.
- Federal cleanup and EPA compliance work faces budget swings and procurement delays through 2027.
- Larger labs and SEM-software vendors can compress pricing, making niche differentiation harder.
What makes RJ Lee Group unique
- RJ Lee Group pairs laboratories, consulting, and software across one materials-analysis workflow.
- IntelliSEM for Thermo Fisher SEMs gives RJ Lee embedded software distribution leverage.
- The 2025 Spectrochemical acquisition broadened ceramics, metals, composites, and refractory testing depth.
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↑ 2%FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pittsburgh PA November 14 2025 RJ Lee Group a leading provider of advanced materials testing and laboratory services today announced the acquisition of Spectrochemical Laboratories Material Evaluation Inc The acquisition strengthens RJ Lee Group s presence in ...
RJ Lee Group, a recognized leader in analytical and consulting services, announced that their IntelliSEM® software will be available on certain scanning electron microscopes (SEMs) from Thermo Fisher Scientific for new Thermo Fisher customers looking for advanced materials characterization, capturing and characterizing environmental particulate, characterizing metals, and automated nanoparticle characterization.