Laboratory Technician I

AeroVironment, Inc.; Bath Township (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a part-time Laboratory Assistant to join the Biological Materials and Processes Research Team at the Air Force Research Laboratory in Dayton, OH. The role involves supporting lab operations, preparing solutions, and assisting researchers in a biomaterials project environment. Must have a high school diploma and 1–3 years in biology/chemistry or microbiology, with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years experience in biology, chemistry or microbiology.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite for collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Dishwashing/autoclaving glassware and solutions.
• Cleaning and decontaminating lab areas.
• Prepare stock solutions including pH buffers.
• Restock common lab supplies and maintain housekeeping.
• Assist with project tasks such as pouring agar plates and preparing stock solutions.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Oral & written communication

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory safety procedures

Job description

Worker TypeRegularJob DescriptionAV invites applications for a part-time laboratory assistant to join the Biological Materials and Processes Research Team at the Air Force Research Laboratory in Dayton, OH. The successful applicant will become an integral member of a biomaterials research group that includes scientists and engineers at all levels and from a range of personal and professional backgrounds.The successful applicant will join a team that is responsible for identifying novel biosynthetic approaches for the development of unique biomaterials for Air Force-relevant applications. The team includes Materials Scientists, Engineers, Bioinformaticians, Chemists, and Microbiologists.The team member will assist researchers with general laboratory tasks and duties. As projects evolve in the research team, the team member will have the opportunity to expand their skillset to include project specific tasks. The team member should be prepared to split their time between the Biological Materials and Processes labs located at Wright State University and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.Key Responsibilities:· Dishwashing/autoclaving glassware and solutions· Cleaning/decontaminating common lab areas· Preparing a common stock of pH and other solutions· Restocking common supplies within the lab· Housekeeping of common lab areas· Project specific tasks including pouring agar plates, preparing commonstock solutions, etc.Minimum Requirements:· High school diploma or GED· 1-3 years in biology, chemistry, microbiology experience in industry or academic setting· Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills· Oral and written communication skills· Must be able to collaborate and communicate with a diverse range ofscientists professionally and personally· Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite used for email, wordprocessing, spreadsheets, file sharing, and virtual meetings· This position requires working within a government facility and requiresU.S. CitizenshipClearance LevelNo ClearanceThe salary range for this role is:$18 - $27AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.ITAR Requirement:This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.About AV:AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.ITARU.S. Citizenship required