Lab Specialist

Moog Inc; Christiansburg (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401k match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

FSA/HSA

Flexible PTO

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive insurance

Job summary

Moog Inc. is seeking a Lab Specialist in Christiansburg, VA to perform tests and analyses that keep processes in specification. You will document results, interpret data, and maintain instruments, ensuring safety and compliance in a busy laboratory environment.

The role requires 3 years of related experience and strong English communication. It offers onsite work, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth within Moog’s safety-conscious culture.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience, education, or a combination of both, with exposure to chemistry or laboratory environments.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and apply all verbal, written and computer work instructions in English.
• Attention to detail and precision in recording and analyzing data.
• Ability to operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of tests and analyses for processes to keep them within specification.
• Maintain laboratory notebook documenting all analyses while maintaining online records.
• Accurately interpret analytical results.
• Calibrate, clean, organize, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment to ensure proper functioning and compliance with safety standards.
• Maintain a safe laboratory environment by following safety protocols and handling hazardous materials properly.
• Successfully perform analyses from established and new procedures using Atomic absorption spectroscopy, Polishing equipment, Balances, Wet chemical apparatus, Microhardness tester, Precision measuring equipment, Microscope, Hull cell tests.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement Process.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to retain confidential information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Data recording

Laboratory safety

Equipment operation

Tools

Atomic absorption spectroscopy

Polishing equipment

Balances

Wet chemical apparatus

Microhardness tester

Precision measuring equipment

Microscope

Hull cell tests

Job description

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title: Lab Specialist

Reporting To: Manager, Technical Process

Work Schedule: Onsite – Christiansburg, VA

To be considered for a Lab Specialist role, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:

• 3 years of relevant experience, education, or a combination of both, with exposure to chemistry or laboratory environments
• Demonstrated ability to understand an apply all verbal, written and computer work instructions or training in English and demonstrated ability to perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Attention to detail and precision in recording and analyzing data
• Ability to operate and maintain laboratory equipment
• Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and regulatory compliance

As a Lab Specialist, you will:

• Perform a wide variety of tests and analyses for processes to keep them within specification.
• Maintain laboratory notebook documenting all analyses while maintaining online records.
• Accurately interpret analytical results.
• Calibrate, clean, organize, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment to ensure proper functioning and compliance with safety standards.
• Maintain a safe laboratory environment by following safety protocols and handling hazardous materials properly.
• Successfully perform analyses from established and new procedures using each of the following:
• Atomic absorption spectroscopy
• Polishing equipment
• Balances
• Wet chemical apparatus
• Microhardness tester
• Precision measuring equipment
• Microscope
• Hull cell tests
• Assist in training / cross-training of others.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement Process.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to retain confidential information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

How We Care for You:

Financial Rewards:

• great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Work/Life Balance:

• Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.

Health & Welfare:

• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.

Professional Skills Development:

• Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs

Culture:

• Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values.
• Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

Salary Range Transparency:

Christiansburg, VA $18.05–$22.00 Hourly Salary Range Disclaimer The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Moog offers an inclusive workplace, and, as such, affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.