Chemistry Technician

AT Process Technologies (ATP) is a pioneering manufacturing company focused on the development and deployment of modular energetics production plants. Using breakthrough chemistry and automation that operates continuously and generates little to no waste ATP is expanding energetics production to meet the munitions demands of the US and Allies safely rapidly and cost effectively.

Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Chemistry Laboratory Technician to keep our bench and pilot laboratories running. This person is the operational backbone of the lab: preparing and running analytical samples monitoring experiments and continuous-flow campaigns executing setup and teardown and maintaining the equipment materials and housekeeping discipline that hazardous chemistry an energetics laboratory the quality of sample handling equipment cleaning and residue control directly determines both data integrity and personnel safety. The ideal candidate has maniacal attention to detail extensive bench experience works methodically by nature and has handled hazardous or reactive materials before.

Key Responsibilities:

Execute critical lab experiments with high rigor and precision generating reliable actionable data for reaction and unit-operation design and scale-up.

Prepare run and log analytical samples across the labs instrument suite (NMR HPLC GC-MS FTIR DSC/TGA) including sample workup dilution filtration and submission.

Manage set-up tear-down cleaning of experimental set ups routinely to improve experimental throughput (maximize the number of reactions per day)

Perform routine equipment maintenance calibrations and preventative maintenance to prevent issues before they arise

Enforce laboratory safety standards including handling of waste streams SDS documentation and help coordinate reagent and equipment procurement and set-up in advance of pilot / production campaigns

Required Qualifications

• B.S or M.S in Chemistry Organic Chemistry Chemical Engineering or a related discipline

• 10 years of experimental experience in chemical laboratories

• High proficiency with bench-top synthesis methods laboratory practices

• Experience installing maintaining and fixing analytical equipment (NMR HPLC GC-MS FTIR)

• Ability to work hands on in laboratory fabrication and plant environments

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with continuous-flow chemistry

Background in analytical chemistry for quality control (HPLC IC NMR ICP-OES/MS DSC/TGA)

Prior experience with energetic materials propellants or other regulated toxic or high-hazard chemistries

Practical mechanical experience with pilot-scale equipment

Additional Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 lbs

• U.S. Person and ability to obtain a security clearance

• Ability to work on-site and travel as needed

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder) (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AT Process Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status

Reasonable Accommodation

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Required Experience:

IC