Laboratory Technician 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Laboratory Technician 4 for our Elkton, Maryland location.

 

The Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY and Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Elkton, Maryland is located on the Upper Chesapeake Bay, midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Discover charming small towns, parks with miles of trails, specialty and antique shops, award winning restaurants, and inns.  You can hike, bike, camp, bird watch, ride horseback, or drop a fishing line.  Five rivers, Chesapeake Bay and the C&D Canal can be explored by boat or by land. Experience panoramic views from Turkey Point Lighthouse on a bluff overlooking the Bay, or from the banks of the C&D Canal where ships from around the globe cruise. https://www.ccgov.org/government/tourism

Job Overview

Performs a variety of technical procedures such as preparing routine solutions and laboratory reagents. 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 compliance policies and standards to meet quality and accuracy requirements.  Performs technical procedures in one or more of the following areas: Production, Research and Development, Quality Control/Assurance and Environmental Health & Safety.

Job Responsibilities

• Preparation of various laboratory samples including qualitative/quantitative solutions

• Perform sampling of chemicals from the field for acceptance & surveillance testing

• Perform basic along with complex In-Process and Analytical testing in the Quality Control Laboratory to support both production and research departments with minimum oversight

• Prepare summarized technical reports and submit them to the area supervisor or lead

• Ability to operate, calibrate and troubleshoot analytical laboratory instrumentation

• Able to provide technical guidance to develop or refine laboratory procedures and protocols

Basic Qualifications Laboratory Technician 4

• High School Diploma or an Associate’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. chemistry, physical, mechanical)

• A combination of 6 or more years of additional education and/or related industry experience

• Familiar and proficient with the following analytical testing techniques and instrumentation:

• Karl Fisher moisture determination

• pH

• Viscosity

• Bomb Calorimeter

• Specific Gravity

• Total Solids

• Acid/Base Titration (colorimetric/potentiometric) including Assay by Titration

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally

• Ability to multi-task

• Must be able to work overtime

• Must be a US citizen

• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate company vehicles

Key Skills

• Ensures quality and compliance

• Advanced technical proficiency

• Leadership and mentoring ability

• Assist in the inventory management of laboratory supplies and reagents

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving

• Attention to detail (e.g. Right-First-Time attitude)

• Communication and documentation skills

• Maintaining lab efficiencies, along with accuracy

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or higher in chemistry or physical science

• 8 or more years of additional education and/or related industry experience

• Demonstrated advanced technical proficiency with laboratory equipment and techniques

• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) specific to routine laboratory techniques

• Perform on the job analytical training tasks for Laboratory Technicians 2/3

• Continuous Improvement suggestions with an industry safety mindset

• General understanding of regulatory compliance requirements (e.g. AS9100/ISO9001)

 

This position falls under a Federal Explosives License issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for this location.  Candidates hired into this role will be required to complete and submit an Employee Possessor Questionnaire to ATF for approval to be a possessor

Primary Level Salary Range: $63,500.00 - $105,900.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.