Are you…
Interested in developing your career in the water industry?
Interested in working for a company that is dedicated to sustainability?
If so, read on!
Protecting water, the most valuable resource, and driving sustainability is very close to our hearts. You will be part of a flexible, family friendly organization that cares about its people just as it cares about the environment.
We offer:
+ Professional onboarding and training options
+ Powerful team looking forward to working with you
+ Career coaching and development opportunities
+ Health benefits
+ Paid Time Off
+ Volunteer Time Opportunity
+ 401(k)
The **QC Chemical Technician** is responsible for making standards, calibrating equipment: testing, record maintenance, and sampling of chemical products for Operations, frequently involving complex or technique-dependent procedures. Makes technical-based decisions throughout daily work to resolve problems. Provides technical and material support for Operations. Perform in an accurate and expeditious manner all laboratory tests specified for each lot of material or instrument, which is used or sold.
This position is part of the Analytical Services located in Ames, Iowa and will be on-site.
**The schedule for this role will be from 2PM TO 12.30 PM from Monday to Thursday.**
**In this role, a typical day will look like:**
+ Prepare laboratory standard solutions, often traceable to NIST, and document as trained.
+ Release conforming material to Operations or stock. Halt shipment of nonconforming or questionable materials. Discuss with Analytical Services and Operations, test results and disposition of materials. Prepare nonconforming notices.
+ Maintain records of test results, equipment re-certification and calibration, identification of manufactured and purchased products, product history files, records of on-time delivery, and product releases.
+ Maintain a clean lab area to prevent contamination.
+ Perform routine maintenance of lab instruments; calibrate equipment used by Operations, and update records accordingly.
+ Comply with company safety policies including safe operation of equipment, PPE usage, safe transportation and handling of bulk chemicals, hand tool safety, lock-out-tag-out, proper storage of tools, etc. Comply with good housekeeping policies.
+ Work closely with technical support staff in the recognition and solving of quality and operations problems.
+ Cross train & balance workload to assure production needs are met.
+ File and maintain organization of retain samples including disposal as needed.
+ Occasionally assist Trainer or Lead in training others in QC Technician duties.
**The essential requirements of the job include:**
+ HS Diploma/GED required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
+ At least 1 year of scientific laboratory experience.
+ 1 year of college chemistry with lab is required.
**_SKILLS:_**
+ _Precise analytical technique (use of volumetric glassware to make standard solutions, perform dilutions, and perform titrations)._
+ _Ability to gather and analyze data_
+ _Proficient math skills (familiar with metric system and knowledge of algebra)_
+ _General computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet_
+ _Professional work attitude in a team environment_
+ _Proficient in oral and written communication skills_
At **Hach** ( www.hach.com ), we ensure water quality for people around the world, and every associate 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, you’ll make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale by enabling the world’s everyday water needs. You’ll also belong to a respectful and collaborative community that fosters career growth and professional development. You’ll be supported by resources that make a positive difference in your life because, at Hach, we value your authenticity and want your talents to shine.
Motivated by the highest possible stakes of climate change and global health, we’re working together within a rapidly digitizing industry to find innovative technologies that guarantee the safety of our water and our environment. More about us: https://www.hach.com/about-us
Hach is proud to be a Water Quality company in Veralto (NYSE: VLTO). Imagine a world where everyone has access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. That is the tomorrow Veralto is creating today. Veralto is a $5B global leader in essential technology solutions made up of over 16,000 associates across our Water Quality and Product Identification segments all united by a powerful purpose: Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources.
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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 $23.00 – $23.00 USD per hour. 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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Veralto and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.