Lab Technician
Manufacturing Inc · Posted Nov 8, 2026
- Killingly, Connecticut, United States
- $24–$28 per hour
- 2+ years
Lab Technician responsible for testing, troubleshooting, and qualifying advanced elastomer technologies for aerospace, defense, and medical applications.
Compensation
Competitive Pay: $24-$28/hr DOE to start! If you are transitioning from another HR Coordinator role, we offer great starting rates for our 1st shift hours.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute experimental test matrices on raw elastomers and finished molded parts
- Operate specialized equipment such as Instron test frames, DMA, RPA, 2‑roll mills, cure presses, and electrodynamic shakers
- Investigate material failure modes and process anomalies to provide data‑driven solutions
- Manage calibration logs, consumables, maintenance schedules, and safety standards
- Present findings and contribute to cross‑functional lean project teams
Requirements
- Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Associate degree in Chemical Engineering
- Associate degree in Materials Science
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering