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What You’ll Do

This Materials Process Engineer (entry-level / temporary) role supports day-to-day manufacturing of scintillator materials used in PET molecular imaging. You will work in a production-oriented environment focused on process execution, equipment operation, documentation, and scale-up from development into large-volume manufacturing.

• Operate production and laboratory equipment daily to support pilot and large-volume manufacturing.
• Execute controlled material-processing steps, including preparation of liquid precursors, nanomaterial synthesis, powder processing, calcination, milling, and sieving.
• Prepare and handle precursor materials and support forming and synthesis operations.
• Maintain batch documentation, sample tracking, chemical inventory, process data entry, and basic analysis of experimental/production data.
• Collaborate with R&D, engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to transfer processes, troubleshoot production issues, and improve workflow for scale-up.
• Follow established EHS procedures for chemical handling, powder processing, thermal equipment, and lab housekeeping to ensure safe production operations.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related technical field.
• At least six months of hands-on training or experience in a laboratory, pilot production, manufacturing, or similar technical process environment.
• Demonstrated ability to operate equipment safely, follow written procedures, maintain process discipline, and document work accurately.
• Strong attention to detail, data organization skills, reliability, and ability to work effectively in a team-based production environment.

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Highly Desirable / Preferred Skills

• Experience with chemical precursor preparation, nanomaterial synthesis, powder processing, and thermal treatment.
• Familiarity with material characterization and process-support equipment (for example: ICP-MS, DSC/TGA, particle size analysis, BET testing, porosity or optical/performance testing).
• Prior hands-on training in scintillator material production, advanced materials processing, or similar manufacturing operations.
• Practical familiarity with process control basics and batch record practices.

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Compensation, Type & Duration

• Pay rate: $26/hr (temporary contract).
• Duration: 12 months (possibility of permanent conversion based on performance and business needs).
• Employment type: Full-time (temporary assignment with potential conversion to direct hire by the confidential client).

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Location & Schedule

• Work location: Rockford, TN (on-site production role).
• Typical schedule: Day shift; must be able to work full-time hours on site and follow required safety and attendance policies.

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Why This Role

• Hands-on experience in advanced materials manufacturing and scale-up from development to production.
• Exposure to cross-functional problem-solving with R&D, quality and engineering teams.
• Opportunity for conversion from temporary worker to full-time employee at the confidential client based on performance and business needs.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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