Worker Type
Regular
Job Description
AV Company, is seeking a Scaled Synthesis and Processing Support as a member of the Biological & Nano Scale Team in Dayton, Ohio. This position will work closely with the Scalable Advanced Materials team to support increased scaled manufacturing of nanoparticles, conductive ink formulations, related process development, and other activities using same or similar laboratory or industrial equipment.
Applicants should have some comfortability working in chemical/biological laboratory settings and industrial or manufacturing spaces.
Work will primarily occur M-F during regular business hours, but some weekend and evening work will be required.
Primary Responsibilities:
· General Laboratory Support/Housekeeping
· Scaling of Wet Chemistry processes
· Documentation of Operations and Lab Activities
· Performing Laboratory Tasks as Assigned
· Following Employee Health and Safety Requirements
· Optical, thermal, chemical, and electrical characterization of synthesized materials
· Quality control of scaled synthesized materials
Required Qualifications:
· This position requires U.S. Citizenship
· B.S. in a chemistry, material science, or Related Engineering Field OR at Two (2) Years Experience Working in a Chemical Labortory
· Ability to Follow Written and Verbal Instructions
· Provide technical written reports
· Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills
· Develop and standardize new scaled processes
· Execute Tasks Independently
· Strong Time Management Skills
Desired Qualifications:
· Four (4) Years Experience Working in a Chemical Research Laboratory OR Two (2) Years Experience Working in an Industrial Manufacturing Environment
· Experience in >1L wet chemical reactor systems
· Experience with Process Equipment with Integrated Control Systems
· Developed SDS and TDS documentation for functional materials
· Competent with Microsoft Office Products, Particularly Excel, for Graphing, Data Manipulation/Analysis, etc.
· Material Processing and Characterization Experience
Working Conditions:
· Most tasks will occur within a laboratory environment
· Working with or around hazards: chemical (e.g., oxidizers, caustics, acids and bases), physical (high pressure/high temperature), and electrical (high voltage/wattage)
· Lifting of 50LBS or less
· Ability to comfortably stand, sit, or kneel (with a pad) for reasonable periods of time
Clearance Level
The salary range for this role is:
$27 - $39AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.
ITAR Requirement:
This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.
We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.
Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
Who We Are
Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.
Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.
What We Do
Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.
ITAR
U.S. Citizenship required