Chemist III, R&D

Hach (Veralto); Ames (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Onboarding and training

Career development

Health benefits

401(k)

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Hach, a Veralto company, in Ames, IA, is seeking an R&D Chemist III to lead development of innovative chemical analysis methods and reagent solutions that safeguard water quality worldwide.

You will mentor chemists, engineers, technicians, and interns while collaborating with marketing, engineering, and operations to commercialize new products and applications.

Qualifications

• PhD/MS/BS options with extensive chemistry R&D experience.
• Demonstrated ability in chemistry design and testing.
• Expert-level proficiency in analytical lab techniques.
• Ability to communicate technical info to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate new chemical analysis methods for instrumentation.
• Create reagent formulations, calibrations, and QC procedures.
• Collaborate with marketing, engineering, and operations to commercialize products.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to chemists, engineers, technicians, and interns.
• Support manufacturing with chemistry expertise and problem-solving to improve efficiency.
• Document development work and translate market needs into product design.

Skills

Chemistry design

Characterization

Analytical techniques

Functional testing

Technical communication

Education

PhD in Chemistry

MS with 5+ years

BS with 12+ years

Job description

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.

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 join 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.

We offer:

• Flexible working hours
• Professional onboarding and training
• Career coaching and development opportunities
• Health benefits
• 401(k)
• A powerful team excited to work with you

Reporting to the R&D Chemistry Manager , the R&D Chemist III plays a key role in developing innovative chemical analysis methods and reagent solutions that directly support Hach's mission of safeguarding water quality worldwide. This role drives high‑impact product development, mentors emerging talent, and influences strategic decisions that shape the future of water analytics.

This position is part of the Research & Development Chemistry team , located in Ames, IO, and will be Onsite.

In this role, a typical day will look like:

• Developing and validating new chemical analysis methods for Hach instrumentation through independent research.
• Creating reagent formulations, calibrations, and quality control procedures with minimal supervision.
• Collaborating with marketing, engineering, and operations to commercialize new or modified products and applications.
• Providing technical leadership and mentorship to chemists, engineers, technicians, and interns.
• Supporting manufacturing through chemistry expertise, training, and problem‑solving to improve production efficiency.
• Documenting development work, reviewing competitive literature, and translating market needs into product design decisions.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field with 0-2 years of experience; OR M.S. with 5+ years; OR B.S. with 12+ years of direct experience in chemistry manufacturing, product development, or R&D.
• Demonstrated ability in chemistry design, characterization, functional testing, and problem‑solving.
• Expert‑level proficiency in analytical laboratory techniques, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to interpret and communicate technical information to technical and non‑technical audiences.

Hach is proud to be 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 where purpose meets possibility. 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 $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 USD per year. 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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