Chemistry Technician

Chemistry Technician

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• About the Role & Team

• As a Chemistry Technician you will maintain the water quality of the animal habitats of Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, The Seas with Nemo & Friends® Pavilion at Epcot® and various satellite locations within the Walt Disney World® Resort. In this role, you make it your personal goal to see that our parks’ water is safe, clean, and beautiful for our Guests, Cast Members and animals.

• You will report to the Chemist Manager.

• What You Will Do

• Analyze salt and freshwater aquatic animal systems and marine mammal holding areas with innovative analytical instrumentation including Dissolved Oxygen, ORP & pH Sensors, Spectrophotometers, TOC Analyzer, Ion Chromatograph and more!

• Explore both guest areas and behind the scenes to sample reptile, terrestrial mammal, and avian aquatic habitats weekly.

• Support groundbreaking applied research projects in the field of fisheries health management, aquatic ecology, or water treatment technology development.

• Partner with Management in the care and upkeep of the instrumental and water chemistry laboratories at Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park and The Seas with Nemo & Friends® Pavilion chemistry labs so that they are safe, efficient, and guest-tour-ready at all times.

• Required Qualifications & Skills

• An ability to lift and carry a 50-pound load daily.

• Three months of independent chemistry research or paid laboratory experience.

• A valid U.S. driver’s license and personal mode of transportation to travel to and from the workplace and to behind-the-scenes work locations.

• Proven experience with analytical chemistry techniques, including method development and troubleshooting of instrumentation.

• You must be comfortable, willing, and able to operate a company vehicle under inclement weather, including minimal lighting.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the cycling and maintenance of saltwater aquariums.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a closely related applied chemistry field.

• Benefits and Perks

• Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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PAY TRANSPARENCY

The pay rate for this role in Lake Buena Vista, FL is $21.60 to $26.40 per hour. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: http://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.

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