Chemical Technician jobs in Wilmington, DE

There has never been a more exciting time to join our team! LaMotte Company is looking for a QC Technician for night shift who is hands-on, works well in a team environment, along with being an excellent team player with a positive attitude.  

We are looking for candidates who can grow, think, dream, and execute with us.  Our culture is results oriented and we recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We invest to equip our teams with technology, healthy living options, team incentives, flex work schedules and ongoing education and training opportunities. We value collaboration and personal initiative, and we are committed to ensuring employee satisfaction and success.  If you are looking for a great career opportunity, come join our team. Our growing company is looking for high energy employees to join our NEW facility in Newark, DE! 

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum requirement of high school chemistry or general lab work experience. Position requires handling chemicals, using volumetric glassware, analytical balances, pH meters and SPIN meters.
• General computer knowledge and the ability to use Microsoft Works and Excel.
• Excellent math (algebra) and problem solving skills required.
• Must be able to work both independently and as a team, and works overtime as needed.
• Must be able to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills are a must. The position requires communication with SPIN production personnel as well as QC and R&D personnel.
• Individual must be focused on task and not easily distracted.
• Must be able to transport up to 40 lbs.

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for preparing standards and vats used in the daily testing of SPIN disks. *
• Conducts performance tests on start-up and hourly disks samples. *
• Conducts physical/vacuum testing on pouched disk products. *
• Responsible for interpreting data and making reagent adjustments as needed. *
• Investigates customer complaints pertaining to SPIN products. *

* Denotes essential function of the job

Physical Requirements: 

• Works indoors in a temperature controlled environment. 
• Position requires handling various chemicals and occasionally working in a fume hood.  
• Requires good judgment, good problem solving, communication and math skills as well as good color perception. 
• Position requires walking, standing, sitting, and transporting up to 40lbs.

LaMotte Company, a 100 year-old global industry leader in developing and manufacturing premier water testing solutions, employs 250 employees at its existing manufacturing site in Chestertown, MD and is opening a new manufacturing site due to expansive business growth.  The new facility, located in Newark, DE will operate 24/7 and will employ 50 employees within the first year and 100 soon thereafter.   We have an amazing culture and have been ranked as the Best Place to Work in Kent County, MD for the 3rd year in a row now!!!

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.