Chemical Technician II - First Shift

Hach•Ames, IA

3d•$27 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Imagine yourself… Doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world around you. Owning your ambition and fueling your career growth. Collaborating with a vibrant, diverse, global team. 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. More about us: https://www.hach.com/about-us We value our team members and prioritize their well-being. When you join us, you'll enjoy the following: Medical/dental/vision as well as 401k with company matching starting Day 1! Annual Performance Based Bonuses Help us ensure water quality for people around the world! Work in a collaborative culture that values a diverse set of backgrounds and perspectives and more! 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.
Using a wide variety of different raw materials including large quantity of powdered chemicals, concentrated acids, bases, heavy metals, oxidizers, and flammable materials.
Perform production controls and adjust bulk reagents to meet product specifications and ensure quality.
Comply with company safety policies including safe operation of equipment, PPE usage, safe transportation, and handling of bulk chemicals and keep accurate records for production and inventory.