Lab Tech 2

Ingalls Shipbuilding • Newport News, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of technical procedures such as preparing routine solutions and reagents and performing routine reactions. Makes and records observations; performs simple calculations; and collects and prepares data for evaluation. Conducts laboratory support functions such as stocking and distributing supplies and equipment; arranging and dismantling apparatus; and collecting, washing, and storing glassware. Performs technical and record keeping duties in conformance with company and regulatory policies and standards to meet quality and accuracy requirements. May analyze compounds and manage corporate compound collection. Performs technical procedures in one or more of the following areas: Production, Research and Development, Quality Control/Assurance, and/or Compliance/Environmental.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree and 1 years of relevant experience
• One of the following may be used as equivalent to Associate's Degree to meet minimum qualifications:
• NNS Apprentice School graduate
• Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
• High School/GED and 2 years of related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience
• High School/GED and 4 years of non-related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience
• Must be willing to work periodic overtime, rotating shift schedules, and lift up to 60lbs.

Nice To Haves

• This position is located in the radiological analysis laboratory.
• A preferred candidate will have experience with gamma spectroscopy using software packages such as Canberra ProCount or APEX Gamma.
• Also, experience using contamination monitors such as WCM-10 or Canberra Cronos units.

Responsibilities

• preparing routine solutions and reagents
• performing routine reactions
• making and recording observations
• performing simple calculations
• collecting and preparing data for evaluation
• stocking and distributing supplies and equipment
• arranging and dismantling apparatus
• collecting, washing, and storing glassware
• performing technical and record keeping duties in conformance with company and regulatory policies and standards to meet quality and accuracy requirements
• analyzing compounds and manage corporate compound collection
• performing technical procedures in one or more of the following areas: Production, Research and Development, Quality Control/Assurance, and/or Compliance/Environmental

Benefits

• We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more.
• Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree