Chemistry Lab Technician

About the role

BW Fusion is seeking a Chemistry Lab Technician to support our R&D and product development team in creating and testing agricultural nutritionals and biostimulants. The role involves working closely with the Director of Microbiology and VP of Science to develop and test new products.

Responsibilities

• Support formulation of liquid and dry nutritional and biostimulant products, including foliar micronutrient blends, amino acid-based products, and microbial/fermentation-derived formulations
• Set up and monitor accelerated aging and stability studies (elevated temperature, freeze-thaw, long-term shelf-life) and track/report physical and chemical changes over time
• Run routine analytical testing to support formulation work: pH, specific gravity/density, viscosity, conductivity, particle size, and compatibility/tank-mix screening
• Prepare lab-scale batches and trial formulations following formulator instructions, accurately measuring, weighing, and mixing raw materials
• Maintain detailed, organized lab notebooks and data logs; enter and track results in spreadsheets or lab data systems
• Monitor for physical instability issues (precipitation, separation, off-gassing, microbial contamination, color/odor change) and flag results to the formulation team
• Absorb and communicate with the formulation, fermentation, and regulatory team members to troubleshoot product issues
• Assist with raw material and finished product testing, including basic wet chemistry and use of lab instrumentation
• Maintain lab equipment, calibration schedules, reagent inventory, and general lab organization and safety compliance
• Support scale-up trials, moving promising bench formulations toward pilot or production scale

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Masters degree in Chemistry, Biology, Agronomy, or a related science field (or equivalent hands-on lab experience)
• Experience with basic analytical instrumentation (pH meters, balances, viscometers, etc.) and willingness to learn new equipment
• Strong attention to detail and comfort following precise protocols and documenting results accurately
• Basic proficiency in Excel or similar tools for data logging and tracking
• Good communication skills and ability to work well in a small, collaborative team

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's or Masters degree in Chemistry, Biology, Agronomy, or a related science field (or equivalent hands-on lab experience)
• Preferred: Prior lab experience: coursework labs, internships, or professional experience in a chemistry, ag, formulation
• Prior experience with aseptic technique and bacteriology
• Interest in agriculture, plant science, or biologicals

Skills

• Hands-on lab experience
• Basic analytical instrumentation
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Collaborative team member

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical Benefits with FSA/HSA Options
• Supplemental Insurance (Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Maternity Leave