Energetic Materials Characterization Technician

University of Dayton Research Institute; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) seeks a laboratory technician at Eglin AFB, FL to support energetic materials characterization and safety testing. Responsibilities include sample preparation, repetitive testing, data compilation, and close collaboration with research engineers and program managers.

Strong record-keeping and safety discipline are essential. Ideal candidates will have wet chemical lab experience, capability to follow SOPs, and the ability to operate within a DoD

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3+ years related experience.
• Ability to organize and maintain thorough records in a scientific setting.
• Ability to work within a team of scientists, engineers and technicians.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• U.S. citizen due to DoD contracting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Energetic Materials safety testing and sample preparation per SOPs.
• Chemical laboratory hygiene: storage, handling, disposal and inventory.
• Data collection, documentation and reporting to researchers and managers.
• Safety, explosives accountability and facility management responsibilities.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Record keeping

Safety compliance

Laboratory safety

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree in Engineering

Tools

IGC instrumentation

TGA instrumentation

Particle size analysis

Job description

University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) seeks a laboratory technician at Eglin AFB, FL to support energetic materials characterization and safety testing. Responsibilities include sample preparation, repetitive testing, data compilation, and close collaboration with research engineers and program managers.

Strong record-keeping and safety discipline are essential. Ideal candidates will have wet chemical lab experience, capability to follow SOPs, and the ability to operate within a DoD