Chemical Technician II

Xtalks; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding and training

Team environment

Annual bonus based on performance

Career coaching and development

Health benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Hach, a Veralto company, is seeking a Chemical Technician II for the Bulk Chemical Manufacturing Department in Ames, Iowa, on-site. You will safely handle and move large quantities of powdered chemicals, test manufactured chemistry, and adjust formulations using wet bench chemistry.

You will manufacture bulk solutions and powders, perform production controls, ensure quality, maintain clean facilities, and keep accurate production and inventory records.

Qualifications

• 1 year of completed college chemistry with lab required.
• 1 year scientific production, process, or lab technician experience required or Bachelor of Science degree in lieu of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture bulk solutions, bulk powders, microbiological media and dyes.
• Use existing formularies to manufacture bulk reagents per work order.
• Perform production controls and adjust bulk reagents to meet product specifications and ensure quality.
• Release conforming materials to processing, packaging or stock in a timely manner.
• Operate all manufacturing equipment in a safe and productive manner.
• Maintain clean production and lab area to eliminate contamination.
• Follow a production schedule and communicate with leadership and down-stream pack lines when roadblocks occur.
• Comply with company safety policies including safe operation of equipment, PPE usage, safe transportation and handling of bulk chemicals, hand tool safety, lock-out-tag-out, and proper storage of tools, etc. Comply with good housekeeping policies.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Keep accurate production and inventory records, follow kanban process.
• Accurately perform required computer data entry and work order transactions (LOTS, scrap, Oracle, Kanban).
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

Lab techniques

Safety practices

Education

College chemistry (1 year)

BS degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Wet bench chemistry

Manufacturing equipment

Job description

• Doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world around you.
• Owning your ambition and fueling your career growth.
• Collaborating with a vibrant, inclusive, global team.

Imagine yourself...

• Doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world around you.
• Owning your ambition and fueling your career growth.
• Collaborating with a vibrant, inclusive, global team.

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

• Professional onboarding and training options
• Powerful team looking forward to working with you
• Annual Performance Based Bonus
• Career coaching and development opportunities
• Health benefits
• 401(k)

Reporting to the Chemical Synthesis & Bulk Manufacturing Manager, the Chemical Technician II is responsible for safely handling and moving large quantities of powdered chemicals during manufacturing of bulk chemical reagents, in addition to using wet bench chemistry to test and adjust the manufactured chemistry using an assortment of techniques and instruments.

This position is part of the Bulk Chemical Manufacturing Department located in Aimes, Iowa and will be on‑site.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday from 6.00 am to 2.00 pm.

In This Role, a Typical Day Will Look Like

• Manufacture bulk solutions, bulk powders, microbiological media and dyes.
• Use existing formularies to manufacture bulk reagents per work order.
• Perform production controls and adjust bulk reagents to meet product specifications and ensure quality.
• Release conforming materials to processing, packaging or stock in a timely manner.
• Operate all manufacturing equipment in a safe and productive manner.
• Maintain clean production and lab area to eliminate contamination.
• Maintain production equipment in proper working condition.
• Follow a production schedule and communicate with leadership and down‑stream pack lines when roadblocks occur.
• Comply with company safety policies including safe operation of equipment, PPE usage, safe transportation and handling of bulk chemicals, hand tool safety, lock‑out‑tag‑out, and proper storage of tools, etc. Comply with good housekeeping policies.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Keep accurate production and inventory records, follow kanban process.
• Accurately perform required computer data entry and work order transactions (LOTS, scrap, Oracle, Kanban).
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities.

The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include

• 1 year of completed college chemistry with lab required.
• 1 year scientific production, process, or lab technician experience required or Bachelor of Science degree in lieu of experience required.

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.

For Colorado roles only: We anticipate this requisition will be open for a minimum of five days, though it may be open for a longer period of time. We encourage your prompt application.

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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