Chemical Technician II
About The Position
The Chemical Technician II produces high-quality reagents used by IDT worldwide and handles regulated waste. The position is part of the Chemical Processing Reagent’s department in Coralville, Iowa, is onsite, and reports to the Chemical Processing Supervisor. The schedule is Friday through Sunday, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. (weekend overnight). The role uses an ERP system to monitor inventory, schedule and create work orders, transfer materials, and decrement inventory. It also involves dispensing and changing production materials, following processes for manufacturing, storage, and transportation of chemicals, handling regulated waste, and participating in the Hazardous Material Spill Response Team. The technician gathers, interprets, and analyzes data from scale readouts and BCMS scripts and troubleshoots quality and delivery issues.
Requirements
- Associate degree in a STEM field, or at least 2 years of applicable experience and a high school diploma or GED.
- Ability to meet all required IDT certifications for the role, including HAZWOPER 24-hour Technician Certification, RCRA awareness certification, and Powered Industrial Truck Operator certification.
- Must be medically cleared to participate in and adhere to IDT’s Respiratory Program; respirator use requires testing, passing, and fitting as part of standard personal protective equipment.
- Ability to exert 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 50 pounds frequently.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field.
- Experience making sound decisions when mixing bulk chemicals and troubleshooting equipment without direct supervisor input.
- Experience with basic chemistry and mathematics, including unit conversions needed to perform in-process adjustments.
Responsibilities
- Use the ERP system to monitor inventory levels, schedule and create work orders, transfer material, and decrement inventory.
- Change and dispense materials for production.
- Follow current processes for manufacturing, storing, and transporting chemicals.
- Handle regulated waste and actively participate in the Hazardous Material Spill Response Team.
- Gather, interpret, and analyze data from scale readouts and BCMS scripts.
- Troubleshoot quality and delivery issues as they arise.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Bonus/incentive pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
