Analytical Chemist II

Why Badger Meter?
 

Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company, with a mission to preserve and protect the world’s most precious resource.  For more than 100 years, cities and businesses have utilized our innovative and trusted solutions to enhance operational efficiency and conserve water while making it more affordable, clean and resilient.  Just like every drop counts, at Badger Meter every employee counts because our contributions have a lasting impact on the world!

Here at Badger Meter, we believe that our approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion is the very foundation of our success. Our commitment is reflected in our core values, where we strive to create an environment that celebrates differences, encourages innovation, and ensures that every voice is celebrated and appreciated.  

We understand that a diverse team brings a variety of perspectives and ideas, which ultimately fosters creativity and excellence. Badger Meter provides opportunities for career growth and development for every employee by creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where they can make meaningful contributions while preserving the world’s most precious resource. 
 

What You Will Contribute:
 

The Analytical Chemist will be a part of the core team developing advanced electrochemical sensors and is responsible for assisting with sustaining efforts of existing products. Efforts include root cause analysis, formulation support, data analysis and preparing technical documents of various products. The incumbent must be willing to learn and able to work in a multi-disciplinary team to design, integrate, qualify and test applications to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Familiarity with electrochemical sensing technologies is desired.

Job Duties:

• Track, troubleshoot, and identify the root cause for product issues escalated to chemistry/engineering from manufacturing, sales and support teams.  

• Provide technical expertise and guidance to manufacturing team on chemistry related matters.

• Support driving documentation of products including datasheets, manuals, and procedures.  

• Participate in continuous process improvement initiatives to optimize workflows and processes.  

• Design/modify text fixtures, data acquisition system etc.  

• Support driving documentation of products including datasheets, manuals, and procedures.  

• Support the design and testing of new products.  

• Work safely and in accordance with company EHS polices.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related field required.

• Master's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related field preferred.

• 3 years of experience in Chemistry related position required.

Qualifications:

• Self-started must be able to work independently with minimum supervision or direction. Able to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively.

• Good problem solving skills, ability to think outside of the box and be able to follow the product development processes.

• Strong grasp of complex scientific principles spanning from analytical chemistry

• Excellent documentation, data management and calculation skills.

• Ability to design scientific experiments to understand and resolve technical challenges.

• Strong interpersonal and persuasive skills, in a team-oriented environment. Ability to work effectively with all levels of employees and management and ability to work with geographically and culturally diverse team.

Competencies:

• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.

• Communication: Convey information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listen actively to others.

• Initiating Action: Take prompt action to accomplish work goals; take action to achieve results beyond what is required; be proactive.

• Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter:

• Competitive Pay

• Annual Bonus

• Eligible for Annual Pay Increases

• Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage 

• 15 days Paid Time Off 11 Paid Holidays  

• Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation.  In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!

• Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more 

• Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 

• Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage

• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the “EEO is the Law” poster supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

Badger Meter complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local disability laws. This means that we will reasonably accommodate qualified employees with a disability if accommodation would allow them to perform the essential functions of their job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.  

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