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Career Opportunities @ PMI

Porous Materials, Inc. offers a variety of career opportunities in technical and non-technical fields. As a small but rapidly growing company, we are continually looking for qualified and motivated professionals to join our team.

We invite you to email your resume to the Human Resources Department info@pmiapp.com or send it with a cover letter to the address below.

ATTN: Human Resources Department
Porous Materials, Inc.
20 Dutch Mill Rd.
Ithaca, NY 14850
Fax: 607-257-5639

Openings

Laboratory Technician

Description:

Under general supervision of the Director of Research and Lab Manager, assist in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of moderately complex scientific instruments which characterize the porosity, pore diameter, pore volume, pore surface area, liquid permeability, gas permeability, and density of various materials. The incumbent will provide overall maintenance of the laboratory; clean lab ware, stock media/samples, and order lab supplies, as well as assist in keeping the lab orderly. Occasionally, the incumbent will be required to train and orient other laboratory personnel, new laboratory employees, and customers in how to use and troubleshoot these instruments.

Requirements:

High school diploma, and 1-3 years experience operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repair of research equipment. Experience in data management, compilation, assessment, and analysis. Must be personable, flexible, and have excellent research skills while handling multiple priorities simultaneously. Must be assertive, show initiative, and approach problems systematically. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people to meet the company’s goals. Work independently as well as in a team and prioritize tasks with minimum supervision. Physically capable of performing the functions associated with this position and demonstrate an awareness of safety issues. Lift and move heavy objects 20 pounds or more. Exercise sound and ethical judgment when acting on behalf of the company. Knowledge of and experience with basic computer programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and databases.

Preferred:

Associates or Bachelors degree in Material Science or related field. Experience with laboratory safety protocols and guidelines. Willingness to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings.

Electronic Assembly Technician

The ideal candidate for this position would have 2 or more years of experience troubleshooting electronic circuitry, as well as installing electronic circuitry and components.

Requirements:

Machinist

Description:

The ideal candidate for this entry-level position should have some general machine shop experience and be able to operate CNC lathes and mills. The candidate should be able to fabricate, modify, and/or repair mechanical instruments with standard machine shop tools. The position will work with scientists and engineers on developing designs for laboratory equipment.

Minimum requirements:

Preferred Qualifications:

Graduates of BOCES and any other Machinist Vocational Programs are encouraged to apply.

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