What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Sampler position at Tesla Motors?
**Job Title:** Lab Technician
We are seeking a skilled Lab Technician to join our team at Tesla's in-house Lithium Refinery located in Corpus Christi, Texas. This is a critical investment in accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.
Job Summary
This role is responsible for working in an analytical lab environment, conducting testing and evaluation of materials, and ensuring high accuracy and precision on reported data.
Key Responsibilities:
- Focus on lithium materials inspection, testing, and release from the QC lab
- Comply with Safety Regulations and Policies, Maintain clean lab space via 5S principles
- Plan, procure, organize, and run test equipment
- Conduct chemical, Physical, and Electrochemical Characterization of materials using analytical techniques such as ICP-OES, Tap Density, PSA, XRD, IC, etc
- Document data in the quality database using test procedures and process documents
Requirements
- Degree in Engineering, Science, or equivalent experience with a minimum of 2 years of hands-on and analytical experience related to metallurgy, inorganic chemistry, organometallic chemistry, or materials science
- Competency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Experience with advanced analytical techniques common to materials characterization
- Meticulous organizational, data management, and communication skills
- A strong sense of safety and ability to work independently or with others
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and command of the English language, both written and verbal
About Tesla
As a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and financial benefits, as well as paid time off and holidays.
