Lab Tech 2
Job Location:
Newport News, VA - USA
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Job Summary
Req ID: 44234
Team: E85 RADIOLOGICAL CNTL
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes
Full-Time
Shift: Multiple
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement:No
Clearance Required:No - Clearance Not Required to Start
Meet HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25000 employees including third- fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. Were the sole designer builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers engineers and software developers to solution architects technical subject matter experts and system users. Anchored in our rich 135-year history we collaborate together at the forefront of technology manufacturing and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.
The Role
Performs a variety of technical procedures such as preparing routine solutions and reagents and performing routine reactions. Makes and records observations; performs simple calculations; and collects and prepares data for evaluation. Conducts laboratory support functions such as stocking and distributing supplies and equipment; arranging and dismantling apparatus; and collecting washing and storing glassware. Performs technical and record keeping duties in conformance with company and regulatory policies and standards to meet quality and accuracy requirements. May analyze compounds and manage corporate compound collection. Performs technical procedures in one or more of the following areas: Production Research and Development Quality Control/Assurance and/or Compliance/Environmental.
Candidate should be flexible to support highly increased operations and shift rotations during one week of each month. Candidate will be required to cover periodic on-call weekends and holidays. Candidate should be able to lift at least 30 lbs navigate interior and exterior ladders and stairwells on Navy vessels and must be able to navigate stairs daily as work space is on 3rd floor of building with no elevator. Candidate should possess a drivers license and be able to drive company vehicles.
Must Have
Associates Degree and 1 years of relevant experience
One of the following may be used as equivalent to Associates Degree to meet minimum qualifications:
- NNS Apprentice School graduate
- Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
- High School/GED and 2 years of related Manufacturing Shipbuilding Trades Military experience
- High School/GED and 4 years of non-related Manufacturing Shipbuilding Trades Military experience
- Must be willing to work periodic overtime rotating shift schedules and lift up to 60lbs.
Nice to Have
Preffered candidate will have an Associates or other 2-year technical degree in a relevant field such as health physics (or related sciences) or mathematics. Knowledge of Federal Navy State and corporate regulations policies and procedures governing radiation health/safety. Technical knowledge of specialized instrumentation methodologies and standards associated with external dosimetry internal monitoring area monitoring environmental radiation monitoring and accident/emergency dosimetry. 3-years related work experience is highly desirable.
Why HII
We build the worlds most powerful survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas sky land space and cyber. HIIs diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of Americas top large company employers we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts peoples safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve at HII youll find a supportive and welcoming environment competitive benefits and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Working at HII is more than a job - its an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical prescription drug dental and vision plan choices on-site health centers tele-medicine wellness resources employee assistance programs savings plan options (401K) financial education and planning tools life insurance tuition reimbursement employee discounts early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin physical or mental disability age or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local law.U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
Do You Need Assistance
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
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