Chemical Technician I

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (FL,TX,VA, IL); Crawfordville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) seeks a Chemical Technician I to assist chemists in conducting chemical and physical lab tests during product development and quality control. The role involves qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids and gases using instrumental techniques, under supervision.

Ideal candidates will be enrolled in Vocational/Technical training or have equivalent education, with no mandatory prior experience.

Qualifications

• Analytical chemistry knowledge and ability to perform qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Calibration, precision measurement and sample collection in a lab setting.
• Laboratory equipment maintenance and standard operating procedures (SOPs) follow-up.

Responsibilities

• Determines the physical and chemical properties of compounds and materials using qualitative and quantitative analyses.
• Performs chemical tests using instrumental methods and standard test equipment.
• Prepares materials for lab examination and documents observations and results.
• Follows established SOPs and maintains equipment as required.
• Records and tabulates data and ensures accuracy of results.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Laboratory procedures

Education

Vocational/Technical Training

Equivalent combination of relevant education & experience

Tools

Laboratory equipment operation

Job description

Chemical Technician I

Job Locations

US-FL-Crawfordville

Requisition ID

2026-37316

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

Acquires basic skills to perform routine tasks

• Develops understanding in an analytical or scientific method or operational process
• Works with close supervision
• 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: Attending a Vocational / Technical School or internal training program OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education & Experience or Skillset; No prior experience needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Vocational/Technical Training Degree
• Discipline/Major: Technical training 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.

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.