Senior Chemical Technician - Analytical Lab

General Dynamics Corporation; Arkansas; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems seeks a Senior Chemical Technician to perform analytical chemical analysis, operate lab equipment, and ensure safety and quality compliance in a climate-controlled environment. You will set up equipment, record data, and follow SOPs in a dynamic laboratory setting.

The role requires Vocational/Technical Training with 2–5 years' experience (or equivalent). Preference is given to candidates with an Associate's Degree in Chemistry or related field.

Qualifications

• Education and experience: Vocational/Technical Training Degree and 2-5 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience.
• Preferred: Associate's Degree; Discipline Major: Chemistry or related discipline preferred.
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Analytical chemistry, Calibration, Laboratory equipment operation, Precision measurement, Sample collection, Record keeping, Laboratory equipment maintenance, Scientific testing, Test monitoring, SOP.

Responsibilities

• Determines the physical and chemical properties of compounds and materials using quantitative and qualitative chemical analysis.
• Performs a variety of chemical tests using instrumental methods and standard test equipment.
• Prepares materials for laboratory examination and conducts quality, safety, and compliance assessments.
• Follows established SOPs and maintains lab equipment.
• Records and tabulates data and documents observations and results.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Calibration

Lab equipment operation

Precision measurement

Sample collection

Record keeping

Lab equipment maintenance

Scientific testing

Test monitoring

SOP

Education

Vocational/Technical Training

Associate's Degree (Preferred)

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Senior Chemical Technician

US-AR-Hampton

Job ID: 2026-36824
Type: Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Science & Research
Camden, AR

Company Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters.Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders.Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs.If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Impact of the Role

General Profile

• Requires working knowledge and skills to perform a defined set of analytical scientific or operational processes
• Applies experience and skills to complete assigned work within own area of expertise
• Works within standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods
• Works with a moderate degree of supervision
• Performs manual tasks according to established procedures

Essential Functions

• Determines the physical and chemical properties of compounds and materials using quantitative and qualitative chemical analysis.
• Performs a variety of chemical tests using instrumental methods and standard test equipment.
• Prepares materials for laboratory examination and conducts quality, safety, and compliance assessments.
• Follows established SOPs.
• Sets up and maintains lab equipment.
• Records and tabulates data and documents observations and results.


Required Qualifications


• Required education and experience: Vocational/Technical Training Degree and 2-5 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience


Preferred Qualifications


• Preferred education and experience: Associate's Degree
• Discipline/Major: Chemistry or related discipline preferred
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Analytical chemistry. Calibration. Laboratory equipment operation. Precision measurement. Sample collection. Record keeping. Laboratory equipment maintenance. Scientific testing. Test monitoring. Standard operating procedure.


Physical Requirements


• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
• This position is Safety-Sensitive.


Travel Requirements:
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
• This position is Safety-Sensitive.


The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.



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General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, weapons, lightweight tactical vehicles, missile components and armament systems around the world.