Testing Laboratory Technician

Testing Laboratory Technician

Location: Ithaca, NY 14850 (On-site)

Job Type: Full-time

Company Overview

DatapointLabs, founded in 1995, is a premier materials testing company serving the global product design community. With over 800 clients in 34 countries, we specialize in delivering research-grade material data for Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) with industry-leading turnaround times. Our fully equipped laboratory and expert team support a wide range of physical property testing for materials in both solid and molten states—including mechanical, thermal, rheological, and more.

DatapointLabs is also closely aligned with Matereality, forming a comprehensive center of excellence for material measurement and data management for product development, R&D, and engineering simulation.

Position Summary

We are seeking highly motivated and organized individuals to join our material testing laboratory team. In this hands-on role, you will perform physical testing of materials in a lab environment, supporting cutting-edge product development across industries.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct physical and mechanical tests on a wide variety of materials

Accurately document and input test data using basic computer applications

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory workspace

Collaborate with technical staff to ensure consistent, high-quality results

Qualifications

Basic mechanical aptitude (formal training not required)

Basic computer proficiency

Technical or laboratory experience is a plus

Must be authorized to work in the United States

High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)

Willingness to relocate to Ithaca, NY prior to starting

What We Offer

Competitive Salary: Starting at $50,000-55,000/year based on experience

Health & Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays & Time Off

Performance-Based Bonuses

If you’re curious, hands-on, and ready to be part of a team that drives innovation through data, we’d love to hear from you. Join DatapointLabs and help shape the materials that shape the world.