Chemical Technician II

Danaher•Coralville, IA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Chemical Technician II produces high-quality reagents for use across IDT worldwide and handles regulated waste. This is an on-site position in the Chemical Processing Reagents department in Coralville, Iowa, reporting to the Chemical Processing Supervisor. The schedule is Friday through Sunday, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. (weekend overnight).

Requirements

Associate degree in a STEM field, or at least two years of applicable experience and a high school diploma or GED.
Ability to obtain and maintain required IDT certifications, such as HAZWOPER 24-hour Technician Certification, RCRA awareness certification, and Powered Industrial Truck Operator certification.
Ability to meet the medical clearance requirements and adhere to IDT’s Respiratory Program, including testing and respirator fitting.
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, schedule and create work orders, transfer materials, and decrement materials from the system.
Change and dispense materials for production and 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.