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Posted: 01/12/2026 Employment Type: Contract Job Number: 31351 Job Location: Onsite Industry: SVCS - Services

Job Description

Position Title: Metallurgical Laboratory Technician

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Metallurgical Laboratory Technician opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:

Perform a wide range of hands-on laboratory-based materials testing and characterization activities to support the reactor
Perform metallography and characterization for a wide range of metallic and ceramic materials
Generate reports detailing characterization techniques and resulting data
Perform hands-on radiation work, including work inside of a glovebox
Operate and maintain materials focused laboratory equipment such as furnaces, polishing equipment, and metallography equipment
Assist with the design, fabrication, and operation of custom laboratory experiments
Coordinate receipt inspections of incoming materials, sectioning of materials, and shipping of materials with both on-site and off-site individuals.

Job Qualifications:

A Technology or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. A degree in Materials Science/Engineering/Technology, Metallurgical Engineering/Technology or a related technical discipline is desired
Demonstrated hands-on laboratory experience is required
Metallography and sample prep experience is required
A high attention to detail and quality control is required
SEM-EDS, microscopy, and other characterization experience is preferred
Experience working to quality standards such as ASME NQA-1, ISO 9001, or others is preferred
Lab management experience (e.g., maintaining spaces and/or equipment) is preferred
Experience with radiation work, including working within gloveboxes, is desired
Strong communication skills desired
The service provider will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork.
Travel Required: 0-5%

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract
Pay Rate Range: $37-$74/hr (Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education and experience).
Location: Everett, WA.
Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.
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About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

Meet Your Recruiter

Laura Duarte

I have been in Technical Recruiting for over 20 years. I specialize in hiring people for technology, engineering, manufacturing, and operations jobs for various exciting industries nationwide, such as consumer electronics, medical devices, space/aerospace/avionics, and nuclear-clean energy. I will listen to you and guide you through the entire job application and interviewing process in a fun and clearly communicated way. My philosophy has always been to be an enthusiastic learner of new technologies and keep the big picture in mind while continuing to be honest, organized, and proactive. I am passionate about helping others find an exciting and fulfilling job that aligns with their goals. I am diversity-focused and especially love helping under-represented folks & Veterans into STEM careers. I approach every job seeker with empathy, equity, and respect.

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