Laboratory Technician

1. Role Overview

We are hiring a Lab Technician to provide technical support at HP's Material Science Laboratory in Singapore. The ideal candidate should have a relevant scientific background and practical experience operating analytical instruments used for materials testing, chemical analysis, and electronic product failure analysis.

Candidates with hands-on laboratory instrument experience, a strong understanding of materials analysis, and the ability to perform quality, reliability, and failure analysis will be preferred.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and ensure the proper functioning of analytical chemistry and materials testing laboratory equipment.
• Operate analytical instruments for electronic product testing and materials characterization.
• Provide technical support at the Material Science Laboratory.
• Perform quality, reliability, and failure analysis on electronic product assemblies.
• Conduct materials and chemical analysis using appropriate laboratory testing methods.
• Operate metrology equipment, including hardness testers, mechanical testing machines, and optical measurement systems.
• Support metallographic sample preparation and mechanical testing activities.
• Digitalize laboratory analysis results and maintain accurate testing records.
• Coordinate and prepare regular summaries of laboratory activities and facilities.
• Respond to technical requests and communicate laboratory findings clearly to relevant stakeholders.

3. Required Laboratory Instrument Experience

Candidates with hands-on experience in the following instruments will be prioritized:

• FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy)
• TGA (Thermogravimetric Analysis)
• XRF (X-ray Fluorescence)
• SEM-EDS (Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy)
• X-ray analysis and radiography systems
• Digital microscopes

Additional relevant instruments and testing systems:

• GCMS (Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry)
• Real-time X-ray radiography systems
• Metallographic sample preparation equipment
• Mechanical testing systems
• Reliability testing systems
• Hardness testing equipment
• Optical measurement systems

4. Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Science or a related discipline.
• Preferred fields of study:
• Applied Materials
• Chemistry
• Materials Science
• Related materials or chemical analysis disciplines

Important: Candidates with a biology background should not be considered for this position.

5. Preferred Technical Skills and Experience

• Hands-on experience in analytical chemistry and materials testing.
• Experience operating laboratory analytical instruments.
• Knowledge of materials characterization and chemical analysis methods.
• Exposure to quality testing, reliability testing, and failure analysis.
• Experience supporting electronic product testing or materials science laboratory activities.
• Ability to document, analyze, and digitize laboratory test results.
• Good communication skills and the ability to respond to customer requests.

Please remain active and responsive after submitting your application. If your profile matches the requirements, you may be contacted and moved forward in the hiring process quickly. We greatly appreciate your cooperation, prompt communication, and respect for both parties time throughout the recruitment process.