Chemist I

RTX • Colorado Springs, CO

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Chemist position is responsible for evaluating the chemical and physical properties of various organic and inorganic substances under minimal supervision. The Chemist will also perform various physical process tests to determine that processes conform to specifications in the Plating and Heat Treat areas.

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and less than 2 years of prior experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations
• University degree in any Chemistry related field

Nice To Haves

• Aerospace or manufacturing industry experience
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, equations
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions

Responsibilities

• Verifies physical and chemical properties of materials and solutions using laboratory methods such as Titration, pH, ICP, etc.
• Notify the Special Processes Management team of any out-of-specification conditions.
• Maintain and operate the Waste Treatment system.
• Perform manual labor associated with making chemical additions and new tank make-up.
• Perform Pyrometry testing to maintain all the Heat Treat oven within specifications.
• Maintain, manage and perform calibrations for the department including send outs.
• Perform inventory of lab chemicals and process tank chemicals.
• Participate in Quality Audits: Internal, External and NADCAP.
• It takes an active role to ensure Environment, Health, and Safety standards and procedures are met and complied with.
• Looks for ways to eliminate safety hazards and improve the overall safety of the workplace.
• Collect and prepare data for Quarterly reports for all plating lines
• Perform continuous improvement projects for the department.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level