General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems - Canada
Defense & space · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters.
Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders.
Conducts qualitative and quantitative chemical tests using instrumental methods and standard equipment, and prepares materials for laboratory examination.
Maintains lab equipment, follows SOPs, and records and documents observations and results.
What you need
Preferred education and experience:Vocational/Technical Training Degree
Discipline/Major:Technical training preferred
Knowledge, skills & abilities:Analytical chemistry. Calibration. Laboratory equipment operation. Precision measurement. Sample collection. Record keeping. Laboratory equipment maintenance. Scientific testing. Test monitoring. Standard operating procedure.
Chemical Technician I
Job Locations
US-FL-Crawfordville
Requisition ID
2026-36798
Position Type
Full Time
Position Classification
On-Site
Job Function
Science & Research
Company Overview
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters.
Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders.
Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs.
If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!
Job Summary
Assists chemists and chemical engineers conducting chemical and physical laboratory tests using instrumental techniques in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids and gaseous materials related to product development or quality control of production processes or products | Performs quantitative and qualitative analyses in organic, inorganic, physical, analytical chemistry, photochemistry or electrochemistry to determine the chemical and physical properties of materials, liquids and gases
Impact of the Role
General Profile
Acquires basic skills to perform routine tasks
Develops understanding in an analytical or scientific method or operational process
Works with close supervision
Performs manual tasks according to established procedures
Essential Functions
Determines the physical and chemical properties of compounds and materials using quantitative and qualitative chemical analysis.
Performs a variety of chemical tests using instrumental methods and standard test equipment.
Prepares materials for laboratory examination and conducts quality, safety, and compliance assessments.
Follows established SOPs.
Sets up and maintains lab equipment.
Records and tabulates data and documents observations and results.
Required Qualifications
Required education and experience:
Attending a Vocational / Technical School or internal training program OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education & Experience or Skillset; No prior experience needed
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred education and experience:
Vocational/Technical Training Degree
Discipline/Major:
Technical training preferred
Knowledge, skills & abilities:
Analytical chemistry. Calibration. Laboratory equipment operation. Precision measurement. Sample collection. Record keeping. Laboratory equipment maintenance. Scientific testing. Test monitoring. Standard operating procedure.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
This position is Safety-Sensitive.
Travel Requirements
No or very little travel likely.
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