Date Posted:
2023-09-18
Country:
United States of America
Location:
RC1: United Tech Research Center 411 Silver Lane, East Hartford, CT, 06108 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
Job Title: Chemistry Technician
Job Responsibilities
RTX Technology Research Center has an exciting opportunity for a chemistry technician, for the Chemistry Team under the Chemical Sciences Discipline. This team is currently conducting research on fuel cells, electrolyzers, redox flow batteries, corrosion, and functional coatings. The team also works with various business units of RTX to solve challenging technical problems.
The position will entail working with a dynamic interdisciplinary team and assist research engineers in project execution in a laboratory environment. The primary responsibilities include establishing and conducting laboratory (bench-scale) tests; collecting experimental data, and maintaining laboratory equipment. This position is performed with some supervision and requires a candidate with highly effective communication skills, a strong willingness for action, and the ability to prioritize and advance multiple objectives. If you are motivated by working with multidisciplinary teams, excited by working on high impact programs, and enjoy applying your laboratory skills to accelerate material development for a variety of applications, this may be an ideal opportunity for you.
Basic Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have a combination of the following experiences:
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Demonstrated chemistry laboratory experience; familiar with typical chemistry laboratory equipment (e.g., pH meters, balances, ovens, pipettes, and filters) and laboratory techniques (e.g., mixing, filtration, extraction, & titration).
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Experience with handling of hazardous chemicals (including strong acids and bases) as well as flammable and toxic gases.
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Experience with instrumentation especially related to flow, pressure, and temperature measurements and sensing of gases.
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Strong teamwork and communication skills are required.
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US Citizenship or Green Card holder is required.
Preferred Qualifications
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Chemical synthesis experience and familiarity with electrochemical measurements is highly desirable.
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Basic mechanical fixtures or plumbing familiarity.
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Basic wiring and low voltage experience.
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Experience in working with fully automated test stands, LabView or other programing for automated testing is a plus.
Additional Comments
A U.S. citizen or permanent resident (green card holder) is required.
Education:
AA/AS, Technical/Business School Certificate or Diploma, Skilled Trades Apprenticeship, or other post high school training (two years duration) with a minimum of 8 years’ experience required, preferably in an industrial environment. Or BA/BS degree with internship experience or up to 2 years of working experience.
Raytheon Technologies Corporation is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises four industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defense. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.
To realize our full potential, Raytheon Technologies is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals. We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed.
The following position is to join our Corporate or Research Center Team:
AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience.
RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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