LAB TECH 3
Huntington Ingalls
- Location
- Newport News, Virginia, United States
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Salary
- $62k/yr
- Posted
- Aug 31, 2026
About this role
Req ID: 49231 Team: E85 RADIOLOGICAL CNTL Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Time Shift: Multiple Relocation: No relocation assistance available Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework Travel Requirements: No Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start Salary Range: $62,000.00 to $80,000.00 The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you. The Role
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. Candidate should be flexible to support highly increased operations and shift rotations during one week of each month. Candidate will be required to cover periodic on-call weekends and holidays. Candidate should be able to lift at least 30 lbs, navigate interior and exterior ladders and stairwells on Navy vessels, and must be able to navigate stairs daily as work space is on 3rd floor of building with no elevator. Candidate should possess a driver's license and be able to drive company vehicles. Must Have
Associate's Degree and 3 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 experienceAssociate's Degree and 3 years of relevant experience One of the following may be used as equivalent to Associate's Degree to meet minimum qualifications: Nice to Have
Associates or other 2-year technical degree in a relevant field such as health physics (or related sciences) or mathematics. Knowledge of Federal, Navy, State, and corporate regulations, policies, and procedures governing radiation health/safety. Technical knowledge of specialized instrumentation, methodologies, and standards associated with external dosimetry, internal monitoring, area monitoring, environmental radiation monitoring, and accident/emergency dosimetry. 3-years related work experience is highly desirable. Why HII We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and