Senior Laboratory Technician

Magellan Aerospace Corporation; West Babylon (NY); On-site; USD 37,195 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

Magellan Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Senior Laboratory Technician in West Babylon, New York. This role includes compliance with customer specifications, supporting troubleshooting technical issues, and managing testing activities such as corrosion testing and calibration of lab equipment.

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5-7 years of experience in aerospace surface treatment. Compensation ranges from $27 to $32 per hour, working Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in aerospace or industrial metal surface treatment.
• Certification in NADCAP, AS9100, or ISO 17025 lab standards required.
• Strong understanding of chemical process control and analytical testing.

Responsibilities

• Review specifications for chemical compositions and testing requirements.
• Procure and maintain inventory of chemicals.
• Perform routine chemical analyses and trend analysis.

Skills

Strong work ethic and leadership skills

Time Management

Attention to fine detail and tolerances

Effective communication

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

Tools

TrueChem

Gagetrak

Job description

Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, and defence and space agencies worldwide.

Employees are our greatest resource in working toward a successful future, and together we build professional relationships that thrive. We know that personal development is fundamental to the success of every individual and invest in our employees.

When you are part of Magellan, you are part of the team!

Compensation Range: $27 - $32 per hour Shift Time - Day Shift: Hours from 7:30am – 4:00pm Monday to Friday

Position Summary

The Senior Laboratory Technician understands, operates, and maintains laboratory procedures per customer specification requirements, ensuring compliance with the latest customer specifications, company procedures, and quality control and assurance requirements. This role includes supporting troubleshooting technical or process or performance‑related issues, and managing testing activities such as etch rate, salt spray, and IGA/EGP corrosion testing, and calibration of lab and production equipment. The Senior Laboratory Technician is also responsible for chemical inventory control—including ordering, labeling, tracking expiration dates, and disposal. Senior Tech is responsible to support production needs and any process audits (internal/external) to maintain compliance with aerospace standards and customer specification NADCAP, AS9100, and ISO14001.

Responsibilities

• Review specifications for chemical compositions, periodic testing, and lot testing requirements
• Procure chemicals, maintain inventory, and review chemical certifications for compliance
• Performs and oversees routine chemical analyses and trends (daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic) and trend analysis on processing solutions and aids in maintaining all process lines to optimum performance
• Maintain and update laboratory procedures per customer and industry specifications
• Manage and/or perform daily etch rates monitoring
• Perform data log reviews, internal process audits and analysis to ensure procedural compliance
• Prepare and perform/monitor Intergranular Attack (IGA) and Electrochemical Potentiokinetic Reactivation (EPR/EGP) testing
• Conduct daily salt spray testing, and maintain logs
• Support production testing, chemical make‑ups, etch rates, review results and troubleshoot processes.
• Support other chemical technicians with daily assignments
• Prepare laboratory solutions and reagents required for analytical procedures
• Performs internal audits i.e. 6s, process, corp mandated daily job card audits, etc.

Position Requirements

• Strong work ethic and leadership skills
• Time Management
• Ability to relate to and work well with people.
• Attention to fine detail and tolerances required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field required
• Certification or training in NADCAP, AS9100, or ISO 17025 lab standards. Familiarity with ASTM, AMS, and MIL‑SPEC testing procedures and quality documentation
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in aerospace or industrial metal surface treatment, including anodizing, passivation, plating, thermal coating and painting.
• Strong understanding of chemical process control and analytical testing (e.g., titrations, pH, conductivity, atomic absorption). Ability to interpret and apply aerospace specifications (e.g., MIL‑PRF‑8625, AMS 2700, ASTM B117, etc.). Proficient in maintaining compliance with internal and external audits (e.g., NADCAP, OEM audits). High attention to detail and commitment to traceable, documented testing practices.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills in a fast‑paced environment. Effective communicator with ability to mentor and guide junior lab staff.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), and calibration systems like TrueChem, and Gagetrak. Safety and compliance‑minded with a proactive, collaborative approach to problem‑solving.

EEO Statement

Magellan Aerospace is committed to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities for all. We welcome all applications without regard to social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or religious belief, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state/province, or local law.

If you require an accommodation during the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let your Human Resources point of contact know and we will work with you, to the best of our ability to meet your needs.