Assistant Analytical Laboratory Manager
Montana Technological University provides a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible positions that includes health, dental and vision insurance, mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution, partial tuition waiver, and a wellness program.
Applications received by January 12, 2026 will be guaranteed full review and consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
instructional programs and service activities. Develops new and existing clients for the service component of CAMP. Conduct research/development activities: performing experiments, simulations, and theoretical calculations; making and recording detailed observations, analyzing data, and interpreting results; compiling results, documenting outcomes, and preparing technical reports. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and conduct project tasks and accomplish goals. Contributes to and occasionally leads proposal development and partnership-building to maintain and grow CAMP’s research portfolio. Trains faculty and students to operate research equipment as needed. Oversees the utilization of data collection software and the maintenance of appropriate data archives. Prepares service quotations, customer reports and billing information for service projects. Supervises student workers, including hiring, training and mentoring. Develops professional presentations, submits research papers to peer-reviewed journals and prepares research proposals. Specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: perform analysis using Scanning electron microscopy (SEM); energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDS); X-ray diffraction (XRD); Thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA); Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC); and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). This includes sample preparation for the SEM, automated mineralogical analysis (SEM-EDS-based analysis), distillation using organic solvents, and wet chemical analysis as needed. Other duties include providing specialized training on the highly sensitive and complex SEM instrumentation; managing all internal client quotations and invoicing for CAMP services for Montana Tech students (graduate and undergraduate); training, supervising and mentoring students in the operation of laboratory equipment and proper sample/chemical handling procedures. Ensures that safe working conditions are maintained in CAMP’s laboratories
Required Qualifications:
- Requires a Bachelor’s of Science (B.S.) in geochemistry, materials science/engineering or related field
- Minimum of 5 years laboratory experience or equivalent (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience)
- Proven experience training and mentoring students
- Proven experience working with data acquisition and archiving
- Experience in operation, imaging and analysis using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and SEM with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDS)
- Experience in operation of an X-ray diffractometer (XRD) and evaluation of diffractograms
Preferred Qualifications:
- Possession of a M.S. degree or higher in the sciences or engineering, preferably in an area related to materials science
- Experience in operation of materials characterization techniques such as EBSD, TGA, DSC, FTIR, ICP-OES and interpretation of generated data
- Capability to contribute to development of proposals that utilizes CAMP’s facilities to maintain and grow CAMP’s research portfolio
- Experience with preparation of mineralogical samples for analysis using SEM-based techniques and XRD
- Experience with various wet chemical analyses
Please include:
- Cover letter addressing qualifications,
- Resume
- Contact information for 3 professional references.
For full consideration application materials must be complete.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.
Montana Tech is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged. Montana Tech makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, Montana Tech provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.
To claim veteran’s preference please complete the employment (veteran’s) preference form located on the employment page and email to humanresources@mtech.edu. You must include the job title of the position in which you are applying.
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To request an accommodation for the application or interview, please contact Cathy Isakson 406-496-4380; cisakson@mtech.edu
Why Work at Tech?
Help meet the changing needs of society by providing a transformative student experience by helping develop leaders for tomorrow by advancing science, engineering and technology.
In addition, Montana Tech offers an attractive benefits package* which includes:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with low deductibles and comprehensive coverage.
- Generous employer contribution toward monthly health care benefits worth $6.08 per hour.
- 5.9% retirement employer contribution for eligible employees
- 11 Holidays per year
- 3 weeks of Annual Leave to start
- Generous sick leave policy that can be used for sick children, doctor and dentist appointments as well as bereavement.
- 6 credits of coursework free per year (fees not included)
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Reduced tuition for dependents after 4 months of employment for eligible employees
- Employee Assistance and a Wellness Program
- Optional Retirement Plan for eligible employees
- Possible remote work days with supervisor approval and eligible positions.
* Benefits are dependent on position type and terms and conditions of eligibility.
Montana Technological University, Butte Montana, is nestled in the Heart of the Rocky Mountains along the Continental Divide, where I-15 and I-90 intersect. We are home to the largest National Historic District in the country. Montana Tech is a special focus institution with a reputation for excellence and value. Montana Tech is ranked #1 in the nation by CollegeNET.