Lab Tech

Job Description The pay range for this position is $26.75/hr - $30.39/hr. As a Laboratory Technician at Bath Iron Works, this position will provide support services to a busy and dynamic shipyard. Most tasks support industrial activities both shipboard and land side. Tasks of the Laboratory Technician include but not limited to: Chemical & physical testing. Calibration of BIW equipment. Industrial hygiene monitoring. Environmental inspections at all facilities. Shipboard audits. Sampling and visual inspections. Helping with coordination of waste vendors. Other audits and tasks as assigned by the Laboratory Supervisor. The Laboratory Technician must have the capability to become a Shipyard Competent Person within 6 months of being hired, and will then be expected to perform the following tasks: Confined space audits. Hot work permit review and authorization. Spray paint permit review and authorization. Required/Preferred Education/Training Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, environmental studies, marine studies, or environmental engineering preferred,or, alternatively, an Associate’s Degree or minor in the same fieldswithat least 2 years ofpertinent recent work experience isrequired. Specific demonstrated experience as a Shipyard Competent Person may be substituted for educational requirements. Required/Preferred Experience Candidate must be able to plan and coordinate time dependent activities required. Candidate must have strong communication skills and be able to think critically to solve problems required. Candidate must have strong interpersonal skills, be a team player, and be flexible and able to adjust to changing priorities required. Pertinent work experience must be demonstrated through appropriate knowledge required. Shipyard experience is preferred, but not required. Must be physically able to lift, crawl, climb and work in confined spaces and at heights required. Technical writing skills and knowledge of OSHA 1915 and/or environmental regulations preferred. Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and familiarity with Access preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr General Dynamics Corporation