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Research Technician II
Job Location:
Job Location:
West Mifflin, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
6 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
3 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Description
Summary
The Research Technician I operates laboratory equipment prepares raw materials performs experimental procedures records data and executes planned research activities using observation and analytical techniques to determine physical properties at ambient and elevated temperatures.
Job Duties
- Preparing raw materials (drying crushing screening etc.)
- Batching/weighing raw materials and forming samples (mixing pressing casting gunning etc.)
- Preparing (sawing core drilling etc.) samples to prescribed shapes and sizes; Submitting measured and labeled specimens
- Testing specimens and recording and reporting data
- Maintaining and supporting facility (cleaning shipping/receiving inventory control etc.) and performing routine equipment maintenance
- Supporting the HarbisonWalker Business System (HBS) including 5S by identifying and implementing opportunities for continuous process improvement as metrics warrant
Qualifications
- High School diploma/GED required
- Associates degree in chemistry materials science or related field preferred
- Requires computer operation skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Requires interpersonal communications skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Requires organizational skills with accurate and precise attention to detail
- Requires problem solving skills
- Requires efficient management of time and the ability to meet deadlines
- Requires the ability to work in a lab environment and to follow safety protocols
- The Research Technician generally requires zero (0) two (2) years of experience in refractory or related research.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
HWI, a member of Calderys HWI is the largest supplier of refractory products and services in the United States. With manufacturing sites and distribution centers across the Americas, as well as the major refractory industry research facility in North America, HWI serves virtually ever ... View more
