Laboratory Technician 1 - 23225

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Intern Laboratory Technician to join a dynamic team in the Advanced Materials Coatings Lab. This role offers a unique opportunity for high school graduates enrolled in college courses to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment. Interns will engage in meaningful projects, performing laboratory tasks, operating testing equipment, and contributing to important research. If you're ready to dive into the world of science and technology, this position is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• High School graduates enrolled in college courses are encouraged to apply.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical laboratory tasks and assist in complex assignments.
• Operate standard experimental testing equipment and maintain it.
• Record experimental data and prepare reports.

Skills

Chemistry Laboratory Skills

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School Diploma

Enrolled in College Courses

Tools

Experimental Testing Equipment

Computer Data Entry

Job description

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Requisition Number:23225

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:Part Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$35,776.00-$41,600.00

Security Clearance:None

Level of Experience:Intern

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

HII, Mission Technologies has a need for an Intern Laboratory Technician 1 to support the Advanced Materials Coatings Lab located in Willowbrook, IL. Our ideal applicant will be comfortable working onsite, have a can-do attitude, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environments.

Interns will gain real-world experience and will actively contribute to meaningful projects while working alongside an experienced team.

High school graduates who are enrolled in college courses are encouraged to apply.

What you will do

• Under limited supervision, perform chemical laboratory tasks of some complexity and variety.
• Perform or assist more experienced staff in completing complex laboratory assignments.
• Perform sample preparation/extraction/digestion and analysis of environmental samples according to established procedures.
• Operate standard experimental testing equipment of moderate complexity and perform routine equipment maintenance. Adhere to QA/QC requirements in the performance of job duties.
• Receives packages and keeps accurate counts on equipment and consumable items.
• Decontaminates and maintains equipment to be used in the field for sampling projects.
• Observe experiments, record experimental data and prepares report.
• Perform lab waste accumulation activities to support compliance with the waste management plan for the facility.
• Perform computer data entry and record management activities.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

What we are looking for

• High School Diploma or equivalent and enrolled in college course.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be willing to work onsite in Willowbrook, IL.
• Computer knowledge that may include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Physical Requirements

Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.