Chemist II

Job ID 10102126 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Oct. 01, 2024

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

Disney's Animals, Science, and Environment is looking for a Chemist II to support our animal aquatic habitats at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park.

In this role you will collect and analyze samples to fulfill the USDA and AZA guidelines while also maintaining the show quality of all systems. While your primary focus will be Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, you'll also partner with the Chemist at The Seas with Nemo & Friends Pavilion at Epcot. As a Chemist II, you'll work closely with Zoological Managers, Animal Keepers, Safety and Environmental teams, and Maintenance to ensure the water quality of animal habitats. This role will provide you with opportunities to collaborate with and provide chemistry support for other departments’ water habitat related projects and systems.

This is a full-time, salaried role, reporting to the Chemist Manager.

What You Will Do

Collect and complete the water chemistry analyses for all Disney's Animal Kingdom life support systems
Provide data interpretation of all water chemistry parameters pertinent to each aquatic habitat
Complete accurate repair, maintenance, and calibration on all analytical instrumentation and probes
Coordinate the department’s Chemist schedules
Lead the Disney's Animal Kingdom Water Chemistry Laboratory, which includes ordering and organizing chemicals and other related materials
Ensure all data is collected and recorded accurately and in an orderly fashion
Be on call 24/7 for filtration system failures, water quality emergencies or for any chemistry assistance for Animal Husbandry

Required Qualifications & Skills

1+ years’ experience in water chemistry lab
Ability to operate and have experience on the following laboratory equipment: UV/VIS Spectrophotometers, pH analyzers, multi-parameter portable probes, TOC Analyzer, Ion Chromatograph, and HPLC
In depth chemistry knowledge base on the major analytical equipment and techniques for water chemistry analyses
Basic understanding in fluid hydraulics and engineering
Strong investigation and problem-solving skills
Proficient computer software skills with the Microsoft Office system
Ability to perform basic to more sophisticated analytical chemistry calculations
Understanding of disinfection methods including ozone, chlorine, bromine, and UV
Budgeting experience for laboratory supplies
Proficient in scheduling projects and meetings
Solid understanding of life support system design and function
Knowledge of microbiology and immunology
Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50lbs
Able to communicate technical concepts in clear and understandable terms
Ability to balance multiple projects
Available to work extended hours/shifts as required supporting Animal Health and system readiness
A valid Driver’s License and personal, reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in microbiology
Understanding of control systems and software systems
Management experience in Water Chemistry
Forklift Certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in chemistry or chemistry related major

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