Scaled Synthesis and Processing Technician

AeroVironment•Bath Township, OH

16h•$25 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

AeroVironment is seeking a Scaled Synthesis and Processing Technician to join the Biological & Nanoscale Technologies Team in Dayton, Ohio. The position works closely with the Scalable Advanced Materials team to support scaled manufacturing of nanoparticles and conductive ink formulations, related process development, and other activities using established laboratory or industrial equipment and procedures. The role is suited to someone comfortable working in chemical and biological laboratories, industrial spaces, or manufacturing environments. Work primarily takes place Monday through Friday during regular business hours, with some weekend and evening work required. Most tasks occur in a laboratory environment, with exposure to chemical hazards such as oxidizers, caustics, acids, and bases; physical hazards such as high pressure and temperature; and electrical hazards such as high voltage and wattage. The role requires independently lifting up to 50 pounds and being able to stand, sit, or kneel with a pad for reasonable periods. The position requires U.S. citizenship and access to information controlled under ITAR and/or EAR. The listed salary range is $25–$38; the posting does not specify a pay period. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule, and a paid holiday shutdown.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, material science, or a related engineering field.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to follow established laboratory procedures and assist with process standardization under the direction of senior technical staff.
Ability to perform assigned tasks with guidance and follow established protocols.
Strong time-management skills.
Ability to lift 50 pounds or less independently without assistance.
Ability to comfortably stand, sit, or kneel (with a pad) for reasonable periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a chemical research laboratory or industrial manufacturing environment.
Experience with wet chemical reactor systems larger than 1 liter.
Experience with process equipment with integrated control systems.
Experience developing SDS and TDS documentation for functional materials.
Competence with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel for graphing and data manipulation or analysis.
Material processing and characterization experience.

Responsibilities

Assist with scaling wet chemistry processes by following established procedures and instructions.
Document operations and laboratory activities.
Perform laboratory tasks as assigned under the guidance of senior technical staff.
Follow employee health and safety requirements.
Conduct quality-control checks of scaled synthesized materials and document results.
Monitor and report routine equipment, process, or material issues to the appropriate technical staff.
Provide technical written reports.