Scaled Synthesis and Processing Technician

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

 

Job Description:

AV is seeking a Scaled Synthesis and Processing Support Technician 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 Laboratory
• 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 50LBS 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:

$25 - $35

AeroVironment 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:

This 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 AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’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:  http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply.  NO agencies please.

About AV:

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.

If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.

 

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, 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.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required