Chemical Technician

Golden, CO
Full Time
Entry Level
TDA Research, Inc. is located outside Denver, Colorado with research offices in Wheat Ridge and Golden.  We have a staff of 120+ mainly engineers and scientists who develop cutting edge chemical processes, materials, and hardware for customers in the defense, aerospace, energy and chemical industries. TDA carries out R&D in developing prototype devices, catalysis and adsorption, aerospace components, and personal protective equipment. Virtually all staff work on two or three projects simultaneously, therefore, an ability to learn quickly is essential.  We rely on a high level of technical competence and efficiency within our team and look for motivated, talented, and skilled innovators to join us in developing advanced solutions.

TDA has an opening for a Chemical Technician for quality control analysis, as well as product and process testing for development projects.  Position will require sample handling and preparation, application of analytical methods and equipment, and disposition and disposal of tested materials.  Position requires detail-oriented record keeping of tests and methods to provide repeatable and reproducible results, as well as generation of test records and reports.  Applicant should be able to handle introduction of new processes and materials and multitask to complete multiple production processes and schedules concurrently.  A successful candidate must be able to work within a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers, have high written and spoken English language proficiency, and have excellent analytical skills.

Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Perform various research and development tasks in a chemical and analytical laboratory under the direction of a senior scientist
  • Execute safe and effective chemical handling techniques; many of our projects and processes use materials that require proper handling and storage
  • Follow detailed instructions when performing established experimental methods
  • Develop and use analytic methods to identify products and quantify the composition of product mixtures, including (but not limited to) Elemental Analysis, TOC, GC, HPLC, NMR, FTIR and UV/VIS spectroscopy
  • Identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement in R&D projects
  • Analyze data and prepare experimental and quality control reports
  • Create safety documents, submit documentation for safety approval
  • Keep detailed records
  • Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations, safety standards, and environmental guidelines
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry
  • Excellent chemical hygiene
  • Experience with wet chemistry sample preparation techniques including serial dilution
  • Chemical process scale-up and large-batch synthetic experience are a benefit
  • Ability to work independently with minimal direction
  • Strong proficiency with computers, internet navigation, electronic file structures, and the Microsoft platform (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Experience with analytical equipment setup and maintenance
Physical Demands:
  • Ability to lift 40 pounds
  • Ability to sit, stand, or kneel for extended periods of time
  • Ability to ascend and descend stairs and ladders
  • May require ability to use dust mask or respirator
No sponsorship or relocation available for this position.

Annual Salary Range: $53,000-$63,000 with the complete benefits package.

TDA Research, Inc. offers a complete benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance/STD/LTD, 401(k) plan with employer match and a generous amount of paid time off.


If you would like to request assistance with the application or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact [email protected].

TDA Research, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Females / Minority / Veterans / Disabled / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Religion / National Origin

To view our Equal Opportunity Statement, please visit the TDA Careers Page.
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