Research and Development Technician

LaMotte Company; Chestertown (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, &

Job summary

LaMotte Company in Chestertown, MD is seeking a RandD Technician to support development of new testing technologies and optimize processes in a fast-paced lab.

You will conduct experiments, analyze data, and work with engineers and scientists to translate research into scalable manufacturing, while maintaining thorough documentation and complying with quality standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in chemistry or related field; bachelor’s preferred.
• 0–5 years in chemical/analytical lab setting.
• Experience with wet chemistry techniques.
• Strong data analysis and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and collaborative mindset.
• Color perception test required.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of new technologies transitioning to manufacturing.
• Conduct experiments to develop and optimize chemical testing instruments.
• Analyze data to guide decisions and improve product performance.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges with cross-functional teams.
• Support validation testing for materials to ensure quality standards.
• Maintain lab documentation and contribute to reports and SOPs.
• Suggest improvements to experimental design and lab practices.
• Participate in cross-functional project teams with RandD, production, QA.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

Laboratory skills

Communication

Independence

Color vision

Education

Associate degree or higher in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree preferred

5 years equivalent experience

Tools

UV-Vis spectroscopy

Fluorescence

Titrations

Calibrations

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

RandD Technician

Full Time

Chestertown, MD, US

Salary Range

Position Summary:

This position is ideal for a highly skilled and motivated laboratory professional who thrives on innovation, precision, and collaboration. The RandD Technician will take a support role in advancing new technologies and optimizing processes within the department to ensure project success and technical excellence.

Job Responsibilities

• Support technical implementation of new, state-of-the-art technologies, supporting the transition from RandD to full-scale manufacturing.
• Conduct experiments to develop, evaluate, and optimize new chemical testing instruments, formulations, and analytical methods under the guidance of scientists and engineers.
• Analyze and interpret complex data to guide research decisions and improve product performance and reliability.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical challenges, collaborating with engineers, chemists, and cross-functional teams.
• Support validation and verification testing for raw materials, intermediates, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Maintain detailed and accurate laboratory documentation, contributing to technical reports, SOPs, and product development records.
• Recommend improvements to experimental design, lab practices, and safety protocols to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Participate in cross-functional project teams, representing RandD in production, quality, and customer support discussions.
• Performs other duties as assigned. (Such duties may or may not be essential functions of the job.)

Qualifications/Job Requirements

• Associates degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field (Bachelors degree preferred), or equivalent work experience (5 years).
• 0 to 5 years of hands‑on experience in a chemical or analytical laboratory setting.
• Demonstrated expertise in wet chemistry techniques including UV-Vis spectroscopy, fluorescence, titrations, calibrations, turbidity, and general laboratory instrumentation.
• Understanding of process development and scale‑up, with experience supporting manufacturing or production processes preferred.
• Excellent data analysis, technical reporting, and documentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and deliver results in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Must be able to pass a color test.

Environmental Factors/Physical/Mental Capabilities

Works indoors in a temperature‑controlled environment. Handles various chemicals. Requires good problem solving, judgment, communication skills, and color perception. Requires walking, standing, sitting, good manual dexterity and transporting up to 30 pounds.

About Us

LaMotte Company, a 100+ year-old global industry leader in developing and manufacturing premier water analysis solutions, operating in Newark, DE, Chestertown, MD and Warwick, UK. Our products are used around the world to test water accurately, quickly, and conveniently in a multitude of applications.

LaMotte relies on the personal success of our employees. We offer competitive pay with performance and level increases based on skills and more.

LaMotte offers a range of different shifts such as mornings, afternoons, evenings, and 12‑hour shifts between both facilities to fit employees needs. LaMotte offers paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays. We have several employee events including holiday events, employee appreciation events, community events, employee engagement, etc.

Full‑time employees, who regularly work at least 30 hours per week, are eligible for employer‑provided insurance including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and supplemental insurance. Full‑time employees are eligible to contribute to our 401(k) plan with an employer match available.

LaMotte is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws.

Mon‑Fri 7am-3:15pm