<p>Overview</p> <p>Detail-oriented Analytical Chemistry Lab technician to support submarine construction programs and to comply with state and federal regulatory requirements with primary responsibilities of sample collection, preparation, chemical analysis and documentation.</p> <p>The ideal candidate should have experience in analytical chemistry, working to government approved methods, working in a Certified Public Health Laboratory and/or a background in State of CT DEEP environmental discharge regulations.</p> <p>This position requires the candidate to be available to work off-shift and weekends when required. Large portions of the role requires the candidate to frequently access the Ships and Shipyard Construction areas.</p> <p>The work can be physically demanding, requiring the individual to carry sampling equipment throughout the shipyard and aboard submarines in all weather conditions.</p> <p>The individual musts be capable of entering confined and enclosed spaces, able to climb ladders and stairs and able to work at heights.</p> <p>The candidate will be cross-trained in additional laboratory areas as needed including air analysis. Upon hiring, qualification in the Nuclear Water Chemistry Lab is a requirement. Maintaining these qualifications indefinitely is a requirement for the position</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Required:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or equivalent area </li><li>Must have experience in Analytical Chemistry, measuring and transferring liquids, handling chemicals, understanding dilutions, data analysis and documentation. </li><li>Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance </li></ul> <p>Preferred:</p> <ul> <li>Minimum of 2 years' experience working in an analytical chemistry laboratory </li><li>Instrumentation experience: </li><li>Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy, Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry, Gas Chromatography </li><li>Experience with water and air chemical analysis </li><li>Hazardous Material Handling, Storm water sample collection, NPDES permit support. </li></ul> <p>Skills</p> <ul> <li>Proficient in the use of standard laboratory equipment and techniques </li><li>Attention to detail, ability to work independently </li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to work effectively with a team </li><li>Experience with various analytical software and proficient in Microsoft Office </li><li>Requires frequent unassisted lifting of various sample equipment and walking to various sample locations </li></ul> <p>Physical Qualifications</p> <p>Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting</p> <p>Environmental Attributes</p> <p>Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet</p>