Mid Level Lab Technician Jobs
Mid level lab technician jobs go to technicians ready to own protocols end to end, mentor junior staff, and troubleshoot independently without constant supervision. Hiring runs across Education, Manufacturing, and Construction & Real Estate, mostly on-site with some hybrid opportunities, with employers like Amphenol, ITW, and NOV competing for technicians at this level now.
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The FCA Quality Organization is currently seeking a Metallurgical Laboratory Technician professional to join our Quality team in Kokomo, Indiana. This position offers the selected candidate an opportunity to be an internal part of a company whose focus is to change the automotive landscape. The Metallurgical Laboratory Technician is responsible for assisting Metallurgical Engineers and Material Scientists in day-to-day lab operations. The Metallurgical Lab Technician (MLT) will perform routine technical tasks, including operating and maintaining equipment and conducting analysis and experimental procedures. Metallurgical laboratory technicians maintain computerized records of experimental data and operate a variety of specialized equipment, including x-ray machines, spectrometers, electrolytic analyzers, pH meters, centrifuges, cut off saws, mounting press, polisher, microscope and automatic micro-hardness tester. The MLT will assist in the daily Heat Treat checks from the Heat Treat Department. In addition to this the MLT will perform Engineering testing as required by the Engineers, including fatigue tests, torsional (twist) tests and others as needed.
Specific responsibilities of the role are:
Provide Quality data to support the plant for Automatic Transmission Manufacturing Operating and maintaining equipment in the metallurgical lab
Maintain computerized records of experimental data
Assist in the daily Heat Treat checks from the Heat Treat Department
Perform Engineering testing as required by the Engineers, including Fatigue tests; Torsional tests, and others as required
Operate a variety of specialized equipment, including x-ray machines, spectrometers, electrolytic analyzers, pH meters, centrifuges, cut off saws, mounting press, polisher, microscope and automatic micro-hardness tester
Coordinate with SQA, 3rd party service provider, Production Control and Manufacturing Operations for Receiving Inspection, In-line inspection and sorting, Teardown and Forensic
Candidate should be flexible to work on a pattern Crew schedule over three shifts, and weekend schedule will be required
Collaborating with other team members on tasks/projects
Requirements:
Basic Qualifications
Associates degree in Metallurgy, Material Science, or related field and 3+ years of laboratory experience
Knowledge of Excel, Word, Google Sheets
Basic understanding of metallurgy and chemistry
Willingness to work on all 3 shifts when required
Willingness to work a lot of overtime including weekends as required
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Material Science, or another related field
The FCA Quality Organization is currently seeking a Metallurgical Laboratory Technician professional to join our Quality team in Kokomo, Indiana. This position offers the selected candidate an opportunity to be an internal part of a company whose focus is to change the automotive landscape. The Metallurgical Laboratory Technician is responsible for assisting Metallurgical Engineers and Material Scientists in day-to-day lab operations. The Metallurgical Lab Technician (MLT) will perform routine technical tasks, including operating and maintaining equipment and conducting analysis and experimental procedures. Metallurgical laboratory technicians maintain computerized records of experimental data and operate a variety of specialized equipment, including x-ray machines, spectrometers, electrolytic analyzers, pH meters, centrifuges, cut off saws, mounting press, polisher, microscope and automatic micro-hardness tester. The MLT will assist in the daily Heat Treat checks from the Heat Treat Department. In addition to this the MLT will perform Engineering testing as required by the Engineers, including fatigue tests, torsional (twist) tests and others as needed.
Specific responsibilities of the role are:
Provide Quality data to support the plant for Automatic Transmission Manufacturing Operating and maintaining equipment in the metallurgical lab
Maintain computerized records of experimental data
Assist in the daily Heat Treat checks from the Heat Treat Department
Perform Engineering testing as required by the Engineers, including Fatigue tests; Torsional tests, and others as required
Operate a variety of specialized equipment, including x-ray machines, spectrometers, electrolytic analyzers, pH meters, centrifuges, cut off saws, mounting press, polisher, microscope and automatic micro-hardness tester
Coordinate with SQA, 3rd party service provider, Production Control and Manufacturing Operations for Receiving Inspection, In-line inspection and sorting, Teardown and Forensic
Candidate should be flexible to work on a pattern Crew schedule over three shifts, and weekend schedule will be required
Collaborating with other team members on tasks/projects
Requirements:
Basic Qualifications
Associates degree in Metallurgy, Material Science, or related field and 3+ years of laboratory experience
Knowledge of Excel, Word, Google Sheets
Basic understanding of metallurgy and chemistry
Willingness to work on all 3 shifts when required
Willingness to work a lot of overtime including weekends as required
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Material Science, or another related field
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Mid Level Lab Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level lab technician job?
Position yourself by highlighting the specific techniques and instruments you own independently, not just assisted with. Emphasize any protocols you wrote, validated, or improved, and note any informal mentorship of newer staff. Applications that show measurable contributions, such as reduced error rates or faster turnaround times, move faster than those that simply list job duties.
Which companies hire mid level lab technicians?
Companies hiring mid level lab technicians right now include Amphenol, ITW, and NOV, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from established employers in regulated industries who need technicians who can work independently and maintain compliance standards without heavy oversight.
Are there remote mid level lab technician jobs?
Yes, though bench-based lab work is inherently on-site, some roles in data analysis, quality documentation, and remote monitoring do allow off-site work. About 0% of mid level lab technician openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, so filtering by work setting before applying will save significant time in your search.
How do I move up to a mid level lab technician role?
Progression from entry level into mid level comes from deliberately expanding your scope over time. Focus on mastering a core set of techniques to the point where you need no guidance, then take on ownership of a full process or project. Documenting measurable outcomes, such as improved assay accuracy or reduced prep time, and showing you can train others signals readiness for mid level responsibility.
Which industries hire the most mid level lab technicians?
Mid Level lab technician roles concentrate in Education, Manufacturing, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive the most hiring at this level because they depend on experienced technicians who can maintain regulatory compliance, validate methods, and sustain throughput with minimal supervision.