Laboratory Technician I

Part-Time Laboratory Assistant

AV invites applications for a part-time laboratory assistant to join the Biological Materials and Processes Research Team at the Air Force Research Laboratory in Dayton, OH. The successful applicant will become an integral member of a biomaterials research group that includes scientists and engineers at all levels and from a range of personal and professional backgrounds.

The successful applicant will join a team that is responsible for identifying novel biosynthetic approaches for the development of unique biomaterials for Air Force-relevant applications. The team includes Materials Scientists, Engineers, Bioinformaticians, Chemists, and Microbiologists. The team member will assist researchers with general laboratory tasks and duties. As projects evolve in the research team, the team member will have the opportunity to expand their skillset to include project specific tasks.

The team member should be prepared to split their time between the Biological Materials and Processes labs located at Wright State University and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

Key Responsibilities:

• Dishwashing/autoclaving glassware and solutions
• Cleaning/decontaminating common lab areas
• Preparing a common stock of pH and other solutions
• Restocking common supplies within the lab
• Housekeeping of common lab areas
• Project specific tasks including pouring agar plates, preparing common stock solutions, etc.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• 1-3 years in biology, chemistry, microbiology experience in industry or academic setting
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to collaborate and communicate with a diverse range of scientists professionally and personally
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite used for email, word processing, spreadsheets, file sharing, and virtual meetings
• This position requires working within a government facility and requires U.S. Citizenship

Clearance Level: No Clearance

The salary range for this role is: $18 - $27

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.

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.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. Aero Vironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.