Chemical Technician II - Bulk Solutions - 2nd Shift - Mon-Thurs

Hach • Ames, IA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At Hach, a Veralto company, we ensure water quality for people around the world, and every associate 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, you’ll make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale by enabling the world’s everyday water needs. You’ll also belong to a respectful and collaborative community that fosters career growth and professional development. You’ll be supported by resources that make a positive difference in your life because, at Hach, we value your authenticity and want your talents to shine. Motivated by the highest possible stakes of 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. This is an onsite role and will be part of our Ames Manufacturing Support Team in our Ames, IA location. The role is for 2nd Shift (2pm – 12:00am CT), Monday through Thursday.

Requirements

• A minimum of 1 year of completed college chemistry with lab is required.
• A minimum of 1 year of scientific production, process, or lab technician experience OR a Bachelor of Science degree with no experience.

Nice To Haves

• Strong laboratory technique.
• Strong analytical technique (use of volumetric glassware to make standard solutions, perform dilutions, and perform titrations).
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture bulk solutions per existing formularies.
• Perform production controls and adjust bulk reagents to meet product specifications.
• Release conforming materials to processing, packaging, or stock in a timely manner.
• Operate all manufacturing equipment in a safe and productive manner and maintain equipment in proper working condition.
• Maintain clean production and lab areas.
• Follow a production schedule and communicate with leadership and down-stream pack lines when roadblocks occur.
• Comply with company safety policies including safe operation of equipment, PPE usage, safe transportation and handling of bulk chemicals, hand tool safety, lock-out-tag-out, and proper storage of tools, etc.
• Comply with good housekeeping policies.
• Keep accurate production and inventory records; follow kanban process.
• Accurately perform required computer data entry and work order transactions (LOTS, scrap, Oracle, Kanban).
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities.

Benefits

• Bonus pay eligibility
• Comprehensive benefits and 401k starting day 1
• Generous PTO
• Professional onboarding and training
• Career coaching and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree