Our client, a leading materials science company, is seeking an Analytical and Materials Science Technician to join their team. As an Analytical and Materials Science Technician, you will be part of the Materials Science Lab in Fremont, CA, supporting the analysis of trace organics and materials characterization of drive media and heads. The ideal candidate will have a science background, lab experience, and be comfortable working with analytical instruments and organic solvents. **Job Title:** Analytical and Materials Science Technician **Location:** Fremont, CA **Pay Range:** $29 - $32 per hour **What's the Job?** + Prepare calibration standards and samples, set up run logs on analytical instruments such as GCMS, and data entry + Operate instrumentation such as scanning electron microscope, atomic force microscope, Raman spectrometer, and gas chromatography mass spectrometer and preparing heads and media for analysis + Collect data for first level reporting + Work with engineers to understand the cause of failure + Handle small items without contaminating and work with organic solvents **What's Needed?** + Science background preferably in chemistry or materials science with some lab experience + Comfortable handling solvents and working with analytical instruments + Experience with AFM, SEM/EDX, and FTIR is a plus **What's in it for me?** + Opportunity to work with cutting-edge research tools and technology + Chance to contribute to the development of new materials and technologies + Competitive pay and benefits package + Potential for career growth and advancement within the company + Collaborative and supportive work environment If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.