Full-Time

Lab Technician

Transmission Electron Microscopy

RJ Lee Group

RJ Lee Group

201-500 employees

Materials characterization and industrial forensics consulting

No salary listed

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

In Person

Associate's, Incomplete

Category
Academic & Institutional Research (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office

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Requirements
  • Manual dexterity adequate for handling small, delicate items.
  • A high school education or equivalent, or one to five years of continuing education or trade school.
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office products.
  • Ability to work independently or with a team and prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines.
  • Willingness to work a flexible, off-shift schedule.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct and observe standardized tests following test parameters, and obtain and record data or ensure correct data capture.
  • Operate requisite laboratory equipment and instruments.
  • Troubleshoot problems encountered with test equipment and maintain and make minor adjustments to equipment.
  • Prepare samples for analysis by grinding, crushing, weighing, filtering, or digesting them with acids.
  • Engage in safe work practices and advise the supervisor on improvements to test equipment fabrication, installation, and operation to ensure safe laboratory operation.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with sample preparation.
  • Prior experience working in a laboratory environment.
  • An associate degree in a related science.
  • Familiarity with microscopy and microanalytical techniques.
  • Strong motivation to learn and grow.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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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What believers are saying

  • Spectrochemical integration strengthens regional lab density and cross-selling across higher-value materials testing lines.
  • 2026 blog cadence targets pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and EPA compliance, feeding inbound demand from regulated buyers.
  • August 2026 careers page and external listings show active hiring across Monroeville, Pasco, and Pittsburgh.

What critics are saying

  • IntelliSEM depends on Thermo Fisher Apreo access; any channel change hits software sales fast.
  • This business stays people-heavy; 2026 hiring shows expansion, but talent shortages slow delivery.
  • Niche consulting revenue concentrates in regulated industrial clients; one major shutdown or dispute can crater utilization.

What makes RJ Lee Group unique

  • RJ Lee Group combines materials labs, industrial forensics, and proprietary IntelliSEM software.
  • Thermo Fisher now distributes IntelliSEM on Apreo SEMs worldwide, widening product reach.
  • November 14, 2025 Spectrochemical acquisition added ceramics, metals, composites, and refractory testing.

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Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

2%
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Nov 18th, 2025
RJ Lee Group Acquires Spectrochemical Laboratories

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
Oct 23rd, 2023
RJ Lee Group Brings IntelliSEM to Thermo Fisher Scanning Electron Microscopes

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.