Chemistry Lab Technician

Chemistry Lab Technician

Department: Research & Development

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Fort Wayne Office

Reporting To: VP of Science

BW Fusion is looking for a hands-on Chemistry Lab Technician to support our R&D and product development team in formulating and testing agricultural nutritionals and biostimulants. You'll work directly with our Director of Microbiology and VP of Science to bring new products from bench-top concept to stable, field-ready formulations. This position will oversee compatibility trials, accelerated aging studies, and analytical testing that inform formulation and shelf-life decisions across our product pipeline.

This is a great fit for someone who enjoys precise, detail-oriented lab work and wants to see their results directly shape commercial products.

• 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
• 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
• Collaborate with formulation, fermentation, and regulatory team members to troubleshoot product issues

Required

• 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

Preferred

• Prior lab experience: coursework labs, internships, or professional experience in a chemistry, ag, formulation
• Experience with aseptic technique and bacteriology
• Interest in agriculture, plant science, or biologicals is a plus

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