Advanced QC Technician - Weekend Shift

Hach•Ames, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At Hach, a Veralto company, we ensure water quality for people around the world, and every team member plays a vital role in that mission. Our founding vision is to make water analysis better—faster, simpler, greener, and more informative. We accomplish this through teamwork, customer partnerships, passionate experts, and reliable, easy-to-use solutions. As part of our team and the broader Veralto network, you’ll be part of a unique work environment where purpose meets possibility: where you’ll make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale by enabling the world’s everyday water needs, and where you’ll have opportunities to foster your professional development and fuel your career growth. Motivated by the highest possible stakes in climate change and global health, we’re working together within a rapidly digitizing industry to find innovative technologies that guarantee the safety of our water and our environment. Reporting to the Quality Control Manager, the Advanced Quality Control Technician is responsible for supporting product quality and operational excellence at our Ames facility. This role plays a critical part in ensuring materials and finished products meet rigorous quality standards. You will perform laboratory testing, calibration, documentation, and technical problem-solving while collaborating closely with Operations and Technical Support. This position is part of the Ames-Hach Company located in Ames Iowa and will be on-site.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum 2 years of scientific laboratory experience
Completion of at least 1 year of college-level chemistry with laboratory coursework
Demonstrated proficiency in analytical laboratory techniques, including preparation of standard solutions, dilutions, and titrations
Proficiency in basic computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to document and analyze

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for preparation of laboratory standard solutions. (When possible, the standards are traceable to N.I.S.T.)
Release conforming material to operations or stock.
Halt shipment of nonconforming or questionable materials.
Discuss with Analytical Services and Operations, test results and disposition of materials.
Prepare nonconforming notics
Maintain records of test results, equipment re-certification and calibration, identification of manufactured and purchased products, product history files, records of on-time delivery, and product releases
Responsible for proper procurement and storage of tested reference samples. Includes filing of Quality Assurance paperwork and obtaining the sample storeroom sample. Also responsible for overseeing the filing of samples for storage and the disposal of samples which have been stored over five year
Maintain a clean lab area to eliminate contamination