Chemical Technician II

Veralto Global•Ames, IA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

At Hach (www.hach.com), 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 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. Reporting to the Manager, Chemical Synthesis and Bulk Manufacturing, the Chemical Technician II is responsible for safely handling and moving large quantities of powdered chemicals during manufacturing of bulk chemical reagents, in addition to using wet bench chemistry to test and adjust the manufactured chemistry using an assortment of techniques and instruments. This position is part of the Bulk Chemical Manufacturing Department located in Ames, Iowa and will be on-site working on 1st shift, Monday through Friday from 6.00 am to 2.00 pm.

Requirements

1 year of completed college chemistry with lab required.
1 year scientific production, process, or lab technician experience required or Bachelor of Science degree in lieu of experience required

Responsibilities

Manufacture bulk powders, bulk solutions, microbiological media, and dyes, handling a diverse range of raw materials. including; concentrated acids, bases, heavy metals, oxidizers, solvents, and flammable materials.
Regularly work with large quantities of powdered chemicals (up to 700 kg per batch), including manual and assisted lifting and transfer of 25–100 kg containers of powdered chemistry and 55-gallon drums of liquid chemistry.
Perform production controls, adjust bulk reagents to meet product specifications, and conduct wet bench chemistry tests (e.g., titrations, pH, conductivity, spectrophotometry) to ensure quality.
Strictly comply with company safety policies, including proper PPE usage, safe operation of equipment, and safe transportation and handling of bulk chemicals.
Maintain accurate records for production and inventory management.