Membrane & Reagents Lab Technician

Xylem; Yellow Springs (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days PTO to start

Day one medical, dental, vision

Retirement savings plan with company

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Career progression

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Xylem is seeking a Chemistry Technician in Yellow Springs, OH, to support our Life Science Value Stream by producing membranes, reagents, and lab products for water testing and environmental monitoring. The role emphasizes GLP compliance, clean room operations, and timely delivery of quality materials.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in a lab setting or an Associate degree in a related science, with strong attention to detail and proficiency in SOPs and data recording.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of laboratory experience in a manufacturing, academic, or quality-control setting OR an Associate degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Ability to work in a laboratory and clean room environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow written procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment such as pH meters, analytical balances, stir plates, and related instrumentation.
• Experience collecting, organizing, and analyzing data using spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, formulate, and test reagents to support customer orders and production requirements.
• Produce membranes for customer delivery and internal operational needs.
• Support clean room manufacturing activities, including product testing, labeling, packaging, and preparation.
• Manufacture quality control reagents used for validation and product verification testing.
• Document production data, test results, and batch records accurately and consistently.
• Perform scheduled clean room sanitation and maintenance activities.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to meet production schedules and customer demand.
• Assist Research & Development teams with new product development initiatives and testing activities.
• Maintain compliance with laboratory procedures, safety standards, and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Support additional clean room and laboratory operations as business needs require.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Data analysis with spreadsheets

SOPs adherence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Chemistry/Environmental Science/Biology or related

Tools

pH meters

Analytical balances

Stir plates

Job description

Xylem is seeking a Chemistry Technician in Yellow Springs, OH, to support our Life Science Value Stream by producing membranes, reagents, and lab products for water testing and environmental monitoring. The role emphasizes GLP compliance, clean room operations, and timely delivery of quality materials.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in a lab setting or an Associate degree in a related science, with strong attention to detail and proficiency in SOPs and data recording.