Laboratory Technician – Level 4

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Laboratory Technician 4 preparing solutions and conducting laboratory support functions at Newport News Shipbuilding. Engaging in technical procedures for Production, Research & Development, and Quality Control.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $88,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Performs a variety of technical procedures such as preparing routine solutions and reagents and performing routine reactions.
Makes and records observations; performs simple calculations; and collects and prepares data for evaluation.
Conducts laboratory support functions such as stocking and distributing supplies and equipment; arranging and dismantling apparatus; and collecting, washing, and storing glassware.
Performs technical and record keeping duties in conformance with company and regulatory policies and standards to meet quality and accuracy requirements.
May analyze compounds and manage corporate compound collection.
Performs technical procedures in one or more of the following areas: Production, Research and Development, Quality Control/Assurance, and/or Compliance/Environmental.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate's Degree and 5 years of relevant experience
One of the following may be used as equivalent to Associate's Degree to meet minimum qualifications: NNS Apprentice School graduate, Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate, High School/GED and 2 years of related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience, High School/GED and 4 years of non-related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience
Proficiency with the following welding processes: GMAW, SMAW, manual GTAW, Fixed-head GTAW, Orbital GTAW
Familiarity with welding both ferrous (carbon steel, HY, HSLA, etc.) and non-ferrous (CRES, CuNi, NiCu, Inconel, etc.) materials.
NNS production pipe (nuclear and non-nuclear) welding experience.
Proficiency prepping, cleaning, and fitting weld joints, including the use of burning/heating torches, cutting processes, and carbon arcing.
Level II Visual Inspection (VT) certification.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices
on-site health centers
tele-medicine
wellness resources
employee assistance programs
savings plan options (401K)
financial education and planning tools
life insurance
tuition reimbursement
employee discounts
early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

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Hard Skills & Tools

Welding ProcessesWeld Joint PreparationData Collection and PreparationTechnical Procedure ExecutionRoutine Solution Preparation

Certifications

Level II Visual Inspection Certification