Advanced QC Technician - Weekend Shift

Hach; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Career development

Health benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Hach, a Veralto company, seeks an Advanced Quality Control Technician for our Ames, IA facility on-site. You’ll support product quality and operational excellence by performing lab testing, calibration, documentation, and problem solving with Operations and Technical Support.

You’ll maintain records, prepare standard solutions, release conforming materials, and keep a clean lab. The role requires 2 years of lab experience and a High School Diploma or GED; college chemistry is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of scientific laboratory experience.
• Completion of at least 1 year of college-level chemistry with laboratory coursework.
• Demonstrated proficiency in analytical laboratory techniques, including preparation of standard solutions, dilutions, and titrations.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to document and analyze.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory standard solutions (traceable to N.I.S.T. where possible).
• Release conforming material to operations or stock; halt shipments of nonconforming materials; discuss results with Analytical Services and Operations.
• Maintain records of test results, equipment recertification and calibration, product history files, and on-time delivery and release records.
• Procure and store tested reference samples; file Quality Assurance paperwork; oversee sample storage and disposal after five years.
• Maintain a clean lab area to eliminate contamination.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree

1 year chemistry coursework

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Imagine yourself…

• Doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impacton the world around you

• Growing your expertiseand expanding your skillset with every project

• Owning your ambitionand fueling your career growth

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 in 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 offer:

• Paid holidays and paid time off

• Powerful team looking forward to working with you

• Career coaching and development opportunities

• Health benefits

• 401(k)

Reporting to the Quality Control Manager_,_ theAdvanced QC Technician is responsible for Reporting to the Quality Control Manager, the Advanced Quality Control Technician is responsible for supporting product quality and operational excellence at our Ames facility.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring materials and finished products meet rigorous quality standards. You will perform laboratory testing, calibration, documentation, and technical problem-solving while collaborating closely with Operations and Technical Support.

This position is part of the Ames-Hach Company__located inAmes Iowaand will be on-site.

In this role, a typical day will look like:

• Responsible for preparation of laboratory standard solutions. (When possible, the standards are traceable to N.I.S.T.)

• Release conforming material to operations or stock. Halt shipment of nonconforming or questionable materials. Discuss with Analytical Services and Operations, test results and disposition of materials. Prepare nonconforming notics

• Maintain records of test results, equipment re-certification and calibration, identification of manufactured and purchased products, product history files, records of on-time delivery, and product releases

• Responsible for proper procurement and storage of tested reference samples. Includes filing of Quality Assurance paperwork and obtaining the sample storeroom sample. Also responsible for overseeing the filing of samples for storage and the disposal of samples which have been stored over five year

• Maintain a clean lab area to eliminate contamination

The essential requirements of the job include:

• High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred

• Minimum 2 years of scientific laboratory experience

• Completion of at least 1 year of college-level chemistry with laboratory coursework

• Demonstrated proficiency in analytical laboratory techniques, including preparation of standard solutions, dilutions, and titrations

• Proficiency in basic computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to document and analyze

Hach is proud to part of the Water Quality segment of Veralto (NYSE: VLTO), a $5B global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. When you join Veralto’s vibrant global network of 17,000 associates, you join a unique culture and work environment where purpose meets possibility: where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials we all rely on, and where you’ll have valuable opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career. Together, we’re Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources—and building rewarding careers along the way.

US ONLY:

The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associate’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.

The compensation range for this role is $27.00 - $27.00 USD per hour.This job is also eligible for Bonus Pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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