Chemical Technician I

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. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to warfighters. Our ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment guides everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration fosters a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders.

About the Role

Assists chemists and chemical engineers conducting chemical and physical laboratory tests using instrumental techniques in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials related to product development or quality control of production processes or products. Performs quantitative and qualitative analyses in organic, inorganic, physical, analytical chemistry, photochemistry, or electrochemistry to determine the chemical and physical properties of materials, liquids, and gases.

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 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Sets up and maintains lab equipment.
• Records and tabulates data and documents observations and results.

Requirements

• Attending a Vocational/Technical School or internal training program OR equivalent combination of relevant education and experience or skillset.
• No prior experience needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical Training Degree.
• Technical training preferred.

Skills

• Analytical chemistry
• Calibration
• Laboratory equipment operation
• Precision measurement
• Sample collection
• Record keeping
• Laboratory equipment maintenance
• Scientific testing
• Test monitoring
• Standard operating procedure (SOP) adherence

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

No or very little travel likely.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. Other duties may be added, or this job description may be amended at any time.