Chemist I

Hach•Loveland, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chemist I researches, develops, designs, modifies, and tests chemical products and applications used with Hach instrumentation. The role is part of the Chemistry department in Loveland, Colorado, and is performed onsite. Reporting to the Chemistry Manager, the Chemist works with other chemists and cross-functional partners in engineering, marketing, operations, production, and service to turn analytical concepts into reliable, manufacturable solutions for water-analysis challenges. The position focuses on developing chemical methods and reagent formulations, applying analytical techniques and chemical principles, and supporting product quality and manufacturability. The Chemist plans and conducts experiments, interprets findings, documents development work, and collaborates with internal and customer-facing teams to solve analytical problems. The role also requires maintaining a safe laboratory environment and following applicable quality systems, hazardous-materials requirements, and departmental procedures. The anticipated compensation range is $55,000–$65,000 per year, commensurate with experience. The role is also eligible for bonus pay. Hach describes professional onboarding and training, a supportive team, career coaching, professional development opportunities, health benefits, paid time off, medical, dental and vision insurance, and a 401(k).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a closely related scientific field.
At least one year of hands-on laboratory experience outside standard coursework, gained through professional employment, an internship, a co-op, or substantive university research.
Experience applying chemical principles and analytical laboratory techniques to prepare, test, characterize, or troubleshoot chemical samples.
Demonstrated experience documenting experiments, analyzing results, and communicating technical information to technical and nontechnical partners.
Ability to work onsite in Loveland, Colorado.

Responsibilities

Develop new chemical methods of analysis for use with Hach instrumentation.
Apply analytical techniques, chemical principles, and laboratory practices to develop new analysis products.
Develop reagent formulations and quality-control procedures, partnering with operations to support manufacturability.
Plan and conduct experiments, interpret results, and use statistical analysis or design of experiments when appropriate.
Document development work through clear laboratory records, status updates, and technical reports.
Collaborate with engineering, marketing, production, service, and customer-facing teams to solve analytical problems and understand market applications.
Maintain a safe laboratory environment and follow quality systems, hazardous-materials requirements, and departmental procedures.