Chemist (experienced)

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT is seeking a Salaried Chemist and QA Officer to oversee laboratory operations within Department 342. The role involves planning, coordinating with EB departments, suppliers, and customers to ensure data quality and regulatory compliance.

You will support multiple lab functions, develop and maintain QA systems, and assist with audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement while working with technicians and management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Marine Science, or equivalent scientific field.
• 5+ years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Experience with laboratory QA programs preferred.
• Experience within Electric Boat Shipyard preferred.
• Familiarity with GC-MS, HPLC, IC, GC-TCD.

Responsibilities

• Support laboratory quality assurance and quality control programs
• Review analytical data for accuracy, completeness and compliance
• Assist with SOP development, revisions, and document control
• Support internal and external audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement efforts
• Maintain laboratory records, calibration documentation, and QA tracking systems
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and analytical issues
• Coordinate sample receipt, tracking and reporting
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and quality requirements
• Interface with internal customers to support operational and technical needs

Skills

Chemical instrumentation

Chromatography

Spectrometry

QA/QC docs

Technical reading

MS Office

Education

BS in Chemistry

BS in Environmental Science

BS in Marine Science

Equivalent scientific degree

Tools

GC-MS

HPLC

Ion Chromatography

GC-TCD

Job description

Overview

This position will carry out the functions and responsibilities of a Salaried Chemist and QA Officer within the Laboratory Services section of Department 342. The job involves planning, coordination and liaison with other EB departments, other shipyards, vendors, and the customer.

A successful candidate will ensure data quality and regulatory compliance and provide chemistry support in the process of submarine construction through managing laboratory operations, advising analytical testing, and maintaining quality system compliance. This role will support multiple laboratory functions including, but not limited to, Detrimental Materials, Gas Chromatography Laboratory, Facilities support, and DSS-SOC. This role will cross over into environmental, industrial hygiene, and materials testing.

Responsibilities:

• Support laboratory quality assurance and quality control programs
• Review analytical data for accuracy, completeness and compliance
• Assist with SOP development, revisions, and document control
• Support internal and external audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement efforts
• Maintain laboratory records, calibration documentation, and QA tracking systems,
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and analytical issues
• Coordinate sample receipt, tracking and reporting
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and quality requirements
• Interface with internal customers to support operational and technical needs.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's of Science in Chemistry, Environmnetal Science, Marine Science, or equivalent scientific related degree
• 5+ years of relevant laboratory experience

Preferred:

• Experience working within a laboratory quality assurance program.
• Experience within Electric Boat Shipyard
• Familiarity with Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry, High-Performance Liquid Chromatography, Ion Chromatography, GC-TCD, GC-TCD

Skills

Chemical Instrumentation and techniques including chromatography and spectrometry

Reading and interpreting Technical documents.

QA/QC systems and documentation

• 40 Code of Federal Regulations and EPA Methods such as TO-15.
• Knowledge of material specifications, standards and technical publications, including Military, Federal, ASTM is desirable.
• The applicants must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, and it is expected that the applicant is able to write technical reports and correspondence.
• Applicants must be personable, interested in working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, interested in learning, willing to consult with coworkers, and comfortable in interacting directly both with hourly technicians and with upper management.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required.

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet