Chemist I

Hach • Loveland, CO

1d • $55,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Chemist I researches, develops, designs, modifies, and tests chemical products and applications used with Hach instrumentation. The role works with chemists and cross-functional partners in engineering, marketing, operations, production, and service to transform analytical concepts into reliable, manufacturable solutions for water-analysis challenges.

This position is part of the Chemistry department in Loveland, Colorado, and is onsite. It reports to the Chemistry Manager. The anticipated salary range is $55,000–$65,000 per year, commensurate with experience, and the position is eligible for bonus pay.

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 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, and departmental procedures.

Benefits

• Professional onboarding and training opportunities.
• A supportive team of chemists and cross-functional partners.
• Career coaching.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Health benefits.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Bonus pay eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level