Lab Technologist

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title:

Lab Technologist

Reporting To:

Supervisor Sr., Matl Science

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Blacksburg, VA

To be considered for a Lab Technologist role, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:

• Associate degree in related field or equivalent

• Minimum of two years laboratory experience or equivalent

• Demonstrated ability to understand and apply all verbal, written and computer work instructions or training in English, and demonstrated ability to perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

As a Lab Technologist, you will:

• Perform a wide variety of tests and analyses for investigation and evaluation of materials, processes, products, or failures basic to Moog Inc. product reliability.

• Maintain laboratory notebook documenting all experiments or technical activities along with maintaining online records.

• Accurately interpret analytical results.

• Develop and document new analytical results procedures.

• Successfully perform analyses from established and new procedures using each of the following:

  • Metallography

  • Polishing equipment

  • Microphotography

  • Balances

  • Wet chemical apparatus

  • Microhardness tester

  • Universal testing machine

  • Electrical test equipment

  • Precision measuring equipment

  • Gas chromatograph

  • Scanning electron microscope

  • Energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer

  • FTIR spectrometer

  • Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC)

  • Humidity Testing

• Assist in training / cross-training of others.

• Participate in Continuous Improvement Process.

• Work with minimal supervision.

• Ability to retain confidential information.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.

• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.

• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs

• Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

Salary Range Transparency:

Blacksburg, VA $21.00–$28.00 Hourly

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits. 

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

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