QA Laboratory Technician in Fort Worth

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Company Overview:

MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification.

We are the only U.S. company with a fully integrated rare earth supply chain—from mining and refining to advanced metal and magnet manufacturing. Our products include both the critical materials used to make permanent magnets and the finished magnets themselves—enabling next- technologies in robotics, automation, aerospace, transportation, defense, and energy systems. These materials are the foundation of physical AI—the convergence of computation, movement, and control.

We hire ambitious, mission-driven people who want to tackle complex challenges and shape the future of strategic industries. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with a deep commitment to operational excellence and purpose. MP is rapidly evolving from a materials producer into a leading U.S. manufacturer—and our people are driving that transformation.

Position Overview:

The Quality Assurance Laboratory Analyst will ensure process and product quality standards are being achieved through chemical and physical analytical techniques. This is a rare opportunity to have an early role in implementing manufacturing test methods for a greenfield advanced manufacturing facility that is helping to define the future of American manufacturing. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on technician with experience in a complex 24/7 industrial operation.

Position Responsibilities:

• Operate laboratory analytical equipment including some combination of ICP, LECO, optical microscopes, dimensional analysis and magnetometry.
• Operate advanced characterization equipment and perform data analysis (XRD, XRF, SEM).
• Review and record analytical results in LIMS/database.
• Support testing method development, assessment, validation, and roll-out under guidance of the Quality team.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation.
• Assist in tracking and maintaining the chemical inventory.
• Perform lab housekeeping and routine inspections.
• Perform routine statistical analysis (SQC) on quality data.
• Participating in Gage R&R and other measurement system assessments.
• Actively participate in Kaizen events, safety programs, and adhere to all appropriate laboratory safety and operations procedures.
• Maintain safe work practices.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analysis procedures and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews.

Basic Qualifications:

• Aptitude and experience with chemical testing techniques and instrumentation.
• Associate’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or other relevant science or engineering field.
• Familiarity with computers, data entry, and analysis.

Desired Qualities:

• Experience in IATF 16949 compliant manufacturing environments.
• Experience with chemical test methods and material characterization of rare earth materials.

MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , sex, , , , , protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Underrepresented groups/Women/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the position’s requirements will still be considered qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.

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