Chemistry Technician

The Walt Disney Company; Florida; In loco; USD 30.000 - 36.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is hiring a Chemistry Technician to manage water quality for animal habitats across Disney parks. You will work with advanced instruments and support research in aquatic health and water treatment technology.

The role reports to the Chemist Manager and requires physical capability, a valid U.S. driver’s license, and hands-on lab experience.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a closely related field.
• Three months of independent chemistry research or paid laboratory experience.
• A valid U.S. driver’s license and transportation to work sites.
• Experience with analytical chemistry techniques and instrument troubleshooting.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds daily.

Mansioni

• Analyze salt and freshwater aquatic systems with DO, ORP & pH sensors, spectrophotometers, TOC analyzer, and ion chromatography.
• Sample habitats weekly in guest areas and behind the scenes.
• Support research projects in fisheries health, aquatic ecology, or water treatment tech.
• Maintain and ensure safety of laboratories and equipment for guests and staff.

Conoscenze

Analytical chemistry

Instrumentation troubleshooting

Laboratory experience

Driver's license

Lifting 50 lbs

Formazione

Bachelor's in Chemistry

Strumenti

Dissolved Oxygen sensors

ORP sensors

pH sensors

Spectrophotometer

TOC Analyzer

Ion Chromatograph

Descrizione del lavoro

Job ID 10161958 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Oct. 22, 2026

As a Chemistry Technician you will maintain the water quality of the animal habitats of Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, The Seas with Nemo & Friends Pavilion at Epcot and various satellite locations within the Walt Disney World Resort. In this role, you make it your personal goal to see that our parks’ water is safe, clean, and beautiful for our Guests, Cast Members and animals.

You will report to the Chemist Manager.

What You Will Do

• Analyze salt and freshwater aquatic animal systems and marine mammal holding areas with innovative analytical instrumentation including Dissolved Oxygen, ORP & pH Sensors, Spectrophotometers, TOC Analyzer, Ion Chromatograph and more!
• Explore both guest areas and behind the scenes to sample reptile, terrestrial mammal, and avian aquatic habitats weekly.
• Support groundbreaking applied research projects in the field of fisheries health management, aquatic ecology, or water treatment technology development.
• Partner with Management in the care and upkeep of the instrumental and water chemistry laboratories at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park and The Seas with Nemo & Friends Pavilion chemistry labs so that they are safe, efficient, and guest-tour-ready at all times.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• An ability to lift and carry a 50-pound load daily.
• Three months of independent chemistry research or paid laboratory experience.
• A valid U.S. driver’s license and personal mode of transportation to travel to and from the workplace and to behind-the-scenes work locations.
• Proven experience with analytical chemistry techniques, including method development and troubleshooting of instrumentation.
• You must be comfortable, willing, and able to operate a company vehicle under inclement weather, including minimal lighting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the cycling and maintenance of saltwater aquariums.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a closely related applied chemistry field.

The pay rate for this role in Lake Buena Vista, FL is $21.60 to $26.40 per hour. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: http://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.

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