Senior Chemistry Lab Technician (Onsite)
About The Position
The Materials Laboratory is part of the Materials & Process Engineering department focused on product support across Collins Aerospace. The Lab Technician will provide laboratory support to M&PE and report to the Analytical Lab Services Manager. This position is responsible for conducting specific procedures and tests within the laboratory requiring the use of applied knowledge and practical skills learned from on-the-job experience. This position assists with, and occasionally performs, specialized and non-routine tests, maintaining accurate records of such work. The Lab Technician performs assigned work with other technicians to primarily support onsite operations and Engineering investigations.
Requirements
- Typically requires HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
- Analytical mindset and ability to troubleshoot
- Familiarity of safety practices in a laboratory environment
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize with attention to detail, and accurately maintain records and files
Nice To Haves
- Possess strong computer skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Ability to follow documented directions
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable working under pressure and adapting to change.
- Capable of handling multiple projects and meeting established deadlines
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Familiarity of safety practices in a laboratory environment
Responsibilities
- Analyze fluid properties of oils, fuels, and solvents using multiple analytical techniques and instrumentation.
- Perform automated and manual particle counting
- Prepare and analyze debris recovered from aerospace filter elements
- Determine thermal properties of aerospace polymers via DSC and DMA analysis
- Prepare analysis results in reports and communicating to personnel
- Ensure on-time delivery of assigned work and projects
- Perform activities related to general lab operations including record keeping, 5S, safety inspections, and maintaining a stock of supplies and consumables.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
