Lab Specialist

Job Summary

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

About the Role

The Lab Specialist role is reporting to the Manager, Technical Process and is based in Christiansburg, VA.

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply all verbal, written and computer work instructions or training in English
• Demonstrate ability to perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Show attention to detail and precision in recording and analyzing data
• Maintain laboratory notebook documenting all analyses while maintaining online records
• Accurately interpret analytical results
• Calibrate, clean, organize, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment to ensure proper functioning and compliance with safety standards
• Maintain a safe laboratory environment by following safety protocols and handling hazardous materials properly
• Perform a wide variety of tests and analyses for processes to keep them within specification
• Maintain laboratory notebook documenting all analyses while maintaining online records
• Accurately interpret analytical results
• Calibrate, clean, organize, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment to ensure proper functioning and compliance with safety standards
• Maintain a safe laboratory environment by following safety protocols and handling hazardous materials properly
• Participate in Continuous Improvement Process
• Successfully perform analyses from established and new procedures using each of the following:
• Atomic absorption spectroscopy
• Powder coating equipment
• Balances
• Wet chemical apparatus
• Microhardness tester
• Precision measuring equipment
• Microscope
• Hull cell tests
• Assist in training / cross-training of others
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 3 years of relevant experience, education, or a combination of both, with exposure to chemistry or laboratory environments
• Demonstrated ability to understand and apply all verbal, written and computer work instructions or training in English
• Demonstrated ability to perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Show attention to detail and precision in recording and analyzing data
• Maintain laboratory notebook documenting all analyses while maintaining online records
• Accurately interpret analytical results
• Calibrate, clean, organize, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment to ensure proper functioning and compliance with safety standards
• Maintain a safe laboratory environment by following safety protocols and handling hazardous materials properly
• Participate in Continuous Improvement Process
• Successfully perform analyses from established and new procedures using each of the following:
• Atomic absorption spectroscopy
• Powder coating equipment
• Balances
• Wet chemical apparatus
• Microhardness tester
• Precision measuring equipment
• Microscope
• Hull cell tests
• Ability to retain confidential information
• Ability to operate and maintain laboratory equipment
• Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• Experience: 3+ years of relevant experience in a laboratory setting
• Skills: Strong analytical skills, ability to follow instructions, attention to detail, and proficiency in laboratory equipment operation

Benefits

Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance
Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

Schedule

Onsite – Christiansburg, VA

Pay

$18.05–$21.00 Hourly Salary Range