R&D Lab Technician 3/4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

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’s Space Systems - Propulsion Division is looking for a R&D Lab Technician 3/4 to join our Research & Development team in our Promontory, UT offices.   

Role description & Responsibilities:

The Lab Technician will provide technical support to chemists and engineers in the R&D Lab on a variety of technical tasks.  Successful candidate will work with experienced chemists and engineers on analytical test equipment including chromatographic and spectroscopic instrumentation, viscometers, titrators and various other instruments and laboratory equipment.

Job Duties:

• Performs a variety of moderately complex chemical and physical analyses on various materials

• Compile results and assist in method improvement and development 

• Testing will include general wet lab techniques, chromatography, spectroscopy and/or environmental procedures. 

• Perform detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas and preliminary analyses of data where guidelines are provided

• Analyses and development of documentation/reports

Skills & Qualifications:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Excellent time management and organizational skills

• Practical Knowledge of methodology, lab tools & testing equipment

Experience Requirements:  

• Must be able to qualify for an Alcohol Tobacco and Firearm (ATF) “Explosives Possessor” designation.

• Must be disciplined to follow detailed instructions and comply with procedures

• Computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database applications

• Working knowledge of basic lab equipment

Experience Preferred: 

• Associate degree in Chemistry or similar technical degree

• Prior Lab or R&D work experience

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience

• Position can be filled one level higher, High School diploma or equivalent and 6 years additional education and/or related experience

Salary Range: $54,000.00 - $90,600.00Salary Range 2: $64,700.00 - $107,800.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.