Sobre esta vaga de Chemical Testing Specialist na Divergent
Divergent is building the new industrial age. Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world’s most demanding industries. Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions, helping customers move faster, build smarter, and deliver critical systems when they matter most. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies.
Join us and help push the boundaries of what can be built.
Purpose
Perform material testing for quality control of additively manufactured hardware as well as powder feedstock. This includes a variety of powder characterization tasks, with an emphasis on chemical analysis through ICP and Leco. Work in a highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary materials lab focused on ensuring the performance of Divergent’s material systems.
The Role
- Execute powder sampling and testing to confirm powder quality
- Analysis of metals, powders, and adhesives
- Specific tests include:
- Chemical analysis – ICP-OES, Spark OES, and Leco
- Method development for ICP-OES and digestion
- Particle size distribution testing
- Humidity and moisture testing
- SEM
- DSC
- FTIR
- Routine basic in-lab preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment
- Manage inventory of relevant laboratory consumables and chemicals
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in chemical analysis of metals (specifically ICP-OES, Spark-OES, Leco)
- Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
- Experience in a laboratory environment
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Highly self-motivated and able to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast paced, startup manufacturing environment.
- Ability to carry up to 30lbs
- Willingness to safely work with chemicals including acids.
- Experience handling acids and bases
- Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in an aerospace quality control or laboratory environment
- College degree (chemistry, metallurgy, materials or related)
- Experience in method development for any of the above-listed tests
- Experience with other analytical methods
Work Environment
- Laboratory Environment
- Toxic or caustic chemicals – 10-20%
Compensation
At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels T03 - T04 as evaluated through our interview process.
- T03 / Technician III: $40.11 - $55.14
- T04 / Technician IV: $46.32 - $63.69
What We Offer Our Regular, Full-Time Employees:
- Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
- Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
- Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
- Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
- Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
EEO Poster
In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected.
E-Verify: Right to Work
Our company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate’s eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). The information provided on the Form I-9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.
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Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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