Chemist II (Onsite Role in Loveland, CO)

Hach•Loveland, CO

31d•$68,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Imagine yourself… Doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world around you. Growing your expertise and expanding your skillset with every project. Contributing to a brighter, more sustainable future. At Hach ( www.hach.com ) , a Veralto company, we ensure water quality for people around the world, and every associate 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, you’ll make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale by enabling the world’s everyday water needs. You’ll join a respectful and collaborative community that fosters career growth and professional development , supported by resources that help you thrive. At Hach, we value your authenticity and want your talents to shine. Motivated by the highest possible stakes in climate change and global health , we’re innovating within a rapidly digitizing industry to develop technologies that safeguard our water and protect the environment. More about us: https://www.hach.com/about-us We offer: Paid time off Professional onboarding and training opportunities Career coaching and development opportunities Health, dental, vision benefits 401(k) A supportive, passionate team environment POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to the Manager, Chemistry , the Chemist II works as part of a small team of chemists and cross-functional partners to research, develop, design, modify, test, and prepare chemical products and product applications. This role plays a key part in solving complex chemical challenges , developing new analytical methods for Hach’s instrumentation, and supporting the manufacturing and operationalization of chemical products. The R&D Chemist II brings a continuous improvement mindset, works with minimal supervision, and utilizes Hach’s systems and expertise to drive innovation in water analysis. This position is part of the R&D Chemistry Department located in Loveland, CO and will be on-site. In this role, a typical day will look like: Driving and maintaining safe working environments. Developing new chemical methods of analysis through independent research. Demonstrating a wide range of analytical techniques, methods, chemical principles, and laboratory practices. Creating formularies and quality control procedures for new and modified test reagents. Working closely with operations teams to evaluate and implement manufacturing processes. Reviewing technical journals and competitive literature to maintain technological competitiveness. Collaborating with cross-functional groups on project planning, brainstorming, and problem-solving. Providing chemistry expertise to project teams or business units. Supporting customers or service teams with analysis-related questions. Reviewing reports for technical accuracy and adherence to quality systems. Writing chemical analysis procedures for product formularies and controls. Recommending improvements to procedures, safety measures, or departmental performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field + 3 years industrial experience , OR a Master’s degree in Chemistry.
Research experience outside of academic coursework.
Demonstrated knowledge in at least two areas of chemistry (e.g., analytical, organic, inorganic).
Proven ability in chemical design, characterization, functional testing, and problem-solving.
Ability to communicate and present technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience in formulary development.
Hands-on experience in electrochemical techniques.

Responsibilities

Driving and maintaining safe working environments.
Developing new chemical methods of analysis through independent research.
Demonstrating a wide range of analytical techniques, methods, chemical principles, and laboratory practices.
Creating formularies and quality control procedures for new and modified test reagents.
Working closely with operations teams to evaluate and implement manufacturing processes.
Reviewing technical journals and competitive literature to maintain technological competitiveness.
Collaborating with cross-functional groups on project planning, brainstorming, and problem-solving.
Providing chemistry expertise to project teams or business units.
Supporting customers or service teams with analysis-related questions.
Reviewing reports for technical accuracy and adherence to quality systems.
Writing chemical analysis procedures for product formularies and controls.
Recommending improvements to procedures, safety measures, or departmental performance.