Scaled Synthesis Technician

** Worker Type
** Regular
* * Job Description
** AV Company, is seeking a Scaled Synthesis and Processing Support as a member of the Biological & Nano Scale Team in Dayton, Ohio. This position will work closely with the Scalable Advanced Materials team to support increased scaled manufacturing of nanoparticles, conductive ink formulations, related process development, and other activities using same or similar laboratory or industrial equipment.  Applicants should have some comfortability working in chemical/biological laboratory settings and industrial or manufacturing spaces.  

Work will primarily occur M-F during regular business hours, but some weekend and evening work will be required.

Primary Responsibilities:

· General Laboratory Support/Housekeeping  
· Scaling of Wet Chemistry processes  
· Documentation of Operations and Lab Activities  
· Performing Laboratory Tasks as Assigned  
· Following Employee Health and Safety Requirements  
· Optical, thermal, chemical, and electrical characterization of synthesized materials  
· Quality control of scaled synthesized materials

Required Qualifications:

· This position requires U.S. Citizenship  
· B.S. in a chemistry, material science, or Related Engineering Field OR at Two (2) Years Experience Working in a Chemical Labortory  
· Ability to Follow Written and Verbal Instructions  
· Provide technical written reports  
· Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills  
· Develop and standardize new scaled processes   
· Execute Tasks Independently  
· Strong Time Management Skills
Desired

Qualifications:

· Four (4) Years Experience Working in a Chemical Research Laboratory OR Two (2) Years Experience Working in an Industrial Manufacturing Environment  
· Experience in 1L wet chemical reactor systems   
· Experience with Process Equipment with Integrated Control Systems  
· Developed SDS and TDS documentation for functional materials  
· Competent with Microsoft Office Products, Particularly Excel, for Graphing, Data Manipulation/Analysis, etc.  
· Material Processing and Characterization Experience

Working Conditions:

· Most tasks will occur within a laboratory environment  
· Working with or around hazards: chemical (e.g., oxidizers, caustics, acids and bases), physical (high pressure/high temperature), and electrical (high voltage/wattage)  
· Lifting of 50

LBS or less  
· Ability to comfortably stand, sit, or kneel (with a pad) for reasonable periods of time
** Clearance Level
** No Clearance The salary range for this role is:$27 - $39

Aero Vironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.
** ITAR Requirement:
*** T
* * his position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction.

Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Aero Vironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Aero Vironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee.

See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
*** Benefits**:  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  .We also encourage you to review our company website at Principals only need apply.  NO agencies please.
** Who We Are
** Based in California, Aero Vironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft…