Walt Disney World Resort
Chemist II
Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, Florida, us, 32830
About the Role & TeamDisney'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 systemsProvide data interpretation of all water chemistry parameters pertinent to each aquatic habitatComplete accurate repair, maintenance, and calibration on all analytical instrumentation and probesCoordinate the department’s Chemist schedulesLead the Disney's Animal Kingdom Water Chemistry Laboratory, which includes ordering and organizing chemicals and other related materialsEnsure all data is collected and recorded accurately and in an orderly fashionBe 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 labAbility to operate and have experience on the following laboratory equipment: UV/VIS Spectrophotometers, pH analyzers, multi-parameter portable probes, TOC Analyzer, Ion Chromatograph, and HPLCIn depth chemistry knowledge base on the major analytical equipment and techniques for water chemistry analysesBasic understanding in fluid hydraulics and engineeringStrong investigation and problem-solving skillsProficient computer software skills with the Microsoft Office systemAbility to perform basic to more sophisticated analytical chemistry calculationsUnderstanding of disinfection methods including ozone, chlorine, bromine, and UVBudgeting experience for laboratory suppliesProficient in scheduling projects and meetingsSolid understanding of life support system design and functionKnowledge of microbiology and immunologyAbility to lift and carry a minimum of 50lbsAble to communicate technical concepts in clear and understandable termsAbility to balance multiple projectsAvailable to work extended hours/shifts as required supporting Animal Health and system readinessA valid Driver’s License and personal, reliable transportation
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in microbiologyUnderstanding of control systems and software systemsManagement experience in Water ChemistryForklift Certification
Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in chemistry or chemistry related major
Benefits and PerksDisney 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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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 systemsProvide data interpretation of all water chemistry parameters pertinent to each aquatic habitatComplete accurate repair, maintenance, and calibration on all analytical instrumentation and probesCoordinate the department’s Chemist schedulesLead the Disney's Animal Kingdom Water Chemistry Laboratory, which includes ordering and organizing chemicals and other related materialsEnsure all data is collected and recorded accurately and in an orderly fashionBe 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 labAbility to operate and have experience on the following laboratory equipment: UV/VIS Spectrophotometers, pH analyzers, multi-parameter portable probes, TOC Analyzer, Ion Chromatograph, and HPLCIn depth chemistry knowledge base on the major analytical equipment and techniques for water chemistry analysesBasic understanding in fluid hydraulics and engineeringStrong investigation and problem-solving skillsProficient computer software skills with the Microsoft Office systemAbility to perform basic to more sophisticated analytical chemistry calculationsUnderstanding of disinfection methods including ozone, chlorine, bromine, and UVBudgeting experience for laboratory suppliesProficient in scheduling projects and meetingsSolid understanding of life support system design and functionKnowledge of microbiology and immunologyAbility to lift and carry a minimum of 50lbsAble to communicate technical concepts in clear and understandable termsAbility to balance multiple projectsAvailable to work extended hours/shifts as required supporting Animal Health and system readinessA valid Driver’s License and personal, reliable transportation
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in microbiologyUnderstanding of control systems and software systemsManagement experience in Water ChemistryForklift Certification
Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in chemistry or chemistry related major
Benefits and PerksDisney 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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