Chemical Operator Job Description

A chemical operator’s primary responsibility is to package, mix, and dispense chemicals in a laboratory setting.

A chemical operator may also be required to monitor and maintain laboratory equipment.

A chemical operator may work in a college, university, or research laboratory.

In addition to working in a laboratory setting, a chemical operator may work as a researcher in a non-profit organization.

Research laboratories are hired by these non-profit organizations to conduct experiments in controlled environments.

A chemical operator may be asked to travel to these sites to collect data.

Job Brief:

We’re looking for a Chemical Operator to work in our laboratory. The ideal candidate will have experience working with chemicals and be able to operate our equipment.

Chemical Operator Duties:

• Ensure that all chemical processes are in compliance with safety guidelines
• Learn and understand product formulas and properties
• Establish chemical baselines, perform daily chemical analysis, monitor product shelf life
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, report any chemical spills or leaks to proper authorities
• Perform daily inventory control

Chemical Operator Responsibilities:

• Perform daily maintenance and routine safety checks on chemical dosing equipment and instrumentation, including electronic meters, pressure gauges, and pH meters
• Record data on chemical inventory, including chemical use per batch
• Prepare chemicals for batching, including cleaning, filling, and packaging
• Fill chemical tanks with chemicals, such as acid, caustic soda, hydrochloric acid, and muriatic acid
• Perform daily chemical mixing operations
• Monitor pumps, valves, and instrumentation, and troubleshoot malfunctions as needed
• Maintain chemical inventory records
• Transfer chemicals from customer tank to chemical tanks
• Clean and sterilize tanks and lines
• Sweep floors
• Install chemical metering devices
• Monitor and maintain chemical mixing pumps
• Maintain chemical transfer systems
• Monitor and maintain instrumentation
• Train new employees

Requirements And Skills:

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a chemical plant
• Minimum of 1 year as a Chemical Operator
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, process, engineering, or a related field
• Knowledge of safety procedures
• Knowledge of basic chemical terminology

At [Company Name], we believe that diversity and inclusion are key to building a strong team. We encourage applications from people of all races, religions, national origins, genders and ages. We are committed to creating a team that reflects the diversity of our communities.