Chemistry Lab Technician I – Entry Level

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

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.