Chemistry Lab Technician

BW Fusion; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Supplemental Insurance

Company-Paid Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

PTO & Paid Holidays

Maternity Leave

Job summary

BW Fusion is seeking a hands-on Chemistry Lab Technician to support our R&D and product development team in formulating and testing agricultural nutritionals and biostimulants. You will work closely with our Director of Microbiology and VP of Science to bring bench-top concepts to stable, field-ready formulations.

In this role you will oversee compatibility trials, accelerated aging studies, and analytical testing that inform formulation and shelf-life decisions across our product pipeline.

Qualifications

• Degree in chemistry, biology, agronomy or related science required.
• Experience with basic analytical instrumentation and willingness to learn new equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to document results accurately.
• Proficiency with Excel or similar data-logging tools.

Responsibilities

• Support formulation of liquid and dry nutritional products and biostimulants.
• Set up stability studies and monitor physical/chemical changes over time.
• Run routine analytical tests: pH, density, viscosity, conductivity, particle size.
• Prepare lab-scale batches following recipes and measure ingredients precisely.
• Maintain detailed lab notebooks and enter results into data systems.
• Assist with raw material and finished product testing and basic wet chemistry.
• Maintain lab equipment, calibration schedules, and safety compliance.
• Support scale-up trials from bench to pilot/production.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Data logging

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Agronomy, or related science

Tools

pH meters

balances

viscometers

Job description

Chemistry Lab Technician

Department: Research & Development

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Fort Wayne Office

Reporting To: VP of Science

Description

BW Fusion is looking for a hands-on Chemistry Lab Technician to support our R&D and product development team in formulating and testing agricultural nutritionals and biostimulants. You'll work directly with our Director of Microbiology and VP of Science to bring new products from bench-top concept to stable, field-ready formulations. This position will oversee compatibility trials, accelerated aging studies, and analytical testing that inform formulation and shelf-life decisions across our product pipeline.

This is a great fit for someone who enjoys precise, detail-oriented lab work and wants to see their results directly shape commercial products.

What You'll Do

• Support formulation of liquid and dry nutritional and biostimulant products, including foliar micronutrient blends, amino acid-based products, and microbial/fermentation-derived formulations
• Set up and monitor accelerated aging and stability studies (elevated temperature, freeze-thaw, long-term shelf-life) and track/report physical and chemical changes over time
• Run routine analytical testing to support formulation work: pH, specific gravity/density, viscosity, conductivity, particle size, and compatibility/tank-mix screening
• Prepare lab-scale batches and trial formulations following formulator instructions, accurately measuring, weighing, and mixing raw materials
• Maintain detailed, organized lab notebooks and data logs; enter and track results in spreadsheets or lab data systems
• Monitor for physical instability issues (precipitation, separation, off-gassing, microbial contamination, color/odor change) and flag results to the formulation team
• Assist with raw material and finished product testing, including basic wet chemistry and use of lab instrumentation
• Maintain lab equipment, calibration schedules, reagent inventory, and general lab organization and safety compliance
• Support scale-up trials, moving promising bench formulations toward pilot or production scale
• Collaborate with formulation, fermentation, and regulatory team members to troubleshoot product issues

What You Bring

Required

• Bachelor's or Masters degree in Chemistry, Biology, Agronomy, or a related science field (or equivalent hands-on lab experience)
• Experience with basic analytical instrumentation (pH meters, balances, viscometers, etc.) and willingness to learn new equipment
• Strong attention to detail and comfort following precise protocols and documenting results accurately
• Basic proficiency in Excel or similar tools for data logging and tracking
• Good communication skills and ability to work well in a small, collaborative team

Preferred

• Prior lab experience: coursework labs, internships, or professional experience in a chemistry, ag, formulation
• Experience with aseptic technique and bacteriology
• Interest in agriculture, plant science, or biologicals is a plus

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical Benefits with FSA/HSA Options
• Supplemental Insurance (Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Maternity Leave