Chemical Tech Lead

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (FL,TX,VA, IL); Crawfordville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems in Crawfordville, FL, seeks a Chemical Tech Lead to assist chemists and engineers in conducting chemical and physical laboratory tests for product development and quality control. The role involves qualitative and quantitative analyses across multiple chemistries using instrumental techniques.

The position requires a Vocational/Technical Training Degree with 5–7 years of related experience or an equivalent combination, with a preferred Associate's

Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Vocational/Technical Training Degree and 5–7 years' experience OR equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
• Preferred education and experience: Associate's Degree; Discipline/Major: Chemistry or related discipline preferred
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Analytical chemistry, calibration, laboratory equipment operation, precision measurement, sample collection, record keeping, laboratory equipment maintenance, scientific testing, test monitoring, SOPs

Responsibilities

• Determines the physical and chemical properties of compounds and materials using quantitative and qualitative chemical analysis.
• Performs a variety of chemical tests using instrumental methods and standard test equipment.
• Prepares materials for laboratory examination and conducts quality, safety, and compliance assessments.
• Follows established SOPs and maintains lab equipment.
• Records and tabulates data and documents observations and results.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Calibration

Lab equipment operation

Precision measurement

Sample collection

Record keeping

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Scientific testing

Test monitoring

SOP knowledge

Education

Vocational/Technical Training Degree

Associate's Degree

Job description

Chemical Tech Lead

Job Locations

US-FL-Crawfordville

Job Details

• Requisition ID: 2026-36805


• Position Type: Full Time


• Position Classification: On-Site


• Job Function: Science & Research

Company Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters.

Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders.

Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs.

If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Job Summary

Assists chemists and chemical engineers conducting chemical and physical laboratory tests using instrumental techniques in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids and gaseous materials related to product development or quality control of production processes or products | Performs quantitative and qualitative analyses in organic, inorganic, physical, analytical chemistry, photochemistry or electrochemistry to determine the chemical and physical properties of materials, liquids and gases

Impact of the Role

General Profile

Requires full proficiency in a range of technical processes or procedures through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience

• Completes a variety of atypical assignments


• Works within defined technical processes and procedures or methodologies and may help determine the appropriate approach for new assignments


• Works with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight focused only on complex new assignments


• Acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience


• Performs manual tasks according to established procedures

Essential Functions

• Determines the physical and chemical properties of compounds and materials using quantitative and qualitative chemical analysis.


• Performs a variety of chemical tests using instrumental methods and standard test equipment.


• Prepares materials for laboratory examination and conducts quality, safety, and compliance assessments.


• Follows established SOPs.


• Sets up and maintains lab equipment.


• Records and tabulates data and documents observations and results.

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Vocational/Technical Training Degree and 5-7 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Associate's Degree


• Discipline/Major: Chemistry or related discipline preferred


• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Analytical chemistry. Calibration. Laboratory equipment operation. Precision measurement. Sample collection. Record keeping. Laboratory equipment maintenance. Scientific testing. Test monitoring. Standard operating procedure.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.


• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.


• This position is Safety-Sensitive.

Travel Requirements

No or very little travel likely.

Disclaimer

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.