QC Chemical Technician

Hach • Ames, IA

40d • $23 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Imagine starting each day knowing your work has a real, tangible impact on the world around you. Imagine being part of a team that lifts you up, challenges you, and celebrates your growth. Imagine contributing to a future where water—the resource every community depends on—is safer, cleaner, and protected. At Hach, a Veralto company, this isn’t imagination. It’s what we do every single day. For over 80 years, Hach has been a global leader in water quality solutions. Our mission is simple but powerful: make water analysis better—faster, simpler, greener, and more informative. We achieve this through deep expertise, strong customer partnerships, and innovative technologies that help safeguard water for people everywhere. When you join Hach and the broader Veralto network, you step into a place where purpose meets possibility—where your work creates measurable impact, and where your career can grow in ways you never expected.
As a QC Chemical Technician, you’ll be part of our Analytical Services team, ensuring the quality and reliability of the chemical products that support our operations. Your work will directly influence the accuracy, safety, and performance of the solutions our customers rely on every day. This role is hands-on, detail-oriented, and essential to our mission.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Minimum 1 year of college chemistry with lab work.
• Strong analytical technique (volumetric glassware, dilutions, titrations)
• Ability to gather and analyze data

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory standard solutions (often NIST-traceable) and document results
• Release conforming materials and hold nonconforming ones, collaborating closely with Operations
• Maintain detailed records of test results, calibrations, product history, and releases
• Keep the lab clean and contamination-free
• Perform routine maintenance and calibrations on lab instruments
• Follow all safety protocols, including PPE and safe chemical handling
• Partner with technical support to solve quality and operations challenges
• Cross-train to support production needs
• Organize and maintain retain samples
• Occasionally assist in training new QC Technicians

Benefits

• A supportive team that’s excited to welcome you
• Professional onboarding and continuous training
• Career coaching and development opportunities
• Health benefits and Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Time Off to give back to your community
• 401(k)
• A mission-driven culture focused on sustainability, innovation, and global impact

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED