Laboratory Tech III - Kingsport, United States - BAE Systems

Description

Job Description How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering.

The BAE Systems site in Kingsport, Tennessee, is seeking a Laboratory Analyst.

In this role as a Laboratory Analyst, you will be charged to:

• Perform a variety of physical and chemical testing safely using instrumentation and wet chemistry;
• Record and maintain accurate data using provided data sheets and entering data into LIMS;
• Comply with all applicable laboratory and safety procedures;
• Ensure all work areas are kept clean, neat, and organized;
• Troubleshoot instrumentation problems and testing issues as the need arises;
• Work in a team environment to complete all laboratory testing.

Note: This position is on a 12-Hour Rotating schedule.Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Typically requires a High School Diploma, or the equivalent, and two (2) years experience in an analytical laboratory, or the overall equivalent;
• Working knowledge of analytical instruments, physical and chemical testing;
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts;
• Advanced math and computer skills;
• Exceptional attention to detail and safety;
• Ability to differentiate between color differences during required testing;
• Able to work effectively in a team environment;
• Computer skills to include MS Office Suite (Word, Excel).

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Three (3) years experience working within an analytical laboratory;
• Experience troubleshooting analytical equipment;
• Experience testing explosives.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $ $71460

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.