Chemical Technician - Wet Chemistry

Location: Torrance, California, United States; onsite laboratory work

Company

hirify.global develops and delivers advanced defense systems in an early-stage, fast-paced environment.

What you will do

• Clean, inspect, prepare, assemble, and disassemble laboratory glassware and reaction systems.
• Support wet chemistry processing, chemical reaction workflows, and preparation of solutions, reagents, and process materials.
• Monitor active chemical processes and record operating conditions, observations, and process data.
• Handle, transfer, store, and dispose of hazardous chemicals in accordance with procedures and regulations.
• Maintain laboratory housekeeping, inventory, equipment, and consumable supplies.
• Assist engineers and chemists with process and equipment troubleshooting while following EHS requirements.

Requirements

• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, or a related field.
• Experience in a laboratory, chemical processing, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Experience with laboratory glassware, wet chemistry equipment, and safe handling of corrosive, toxic, flammable, and reactive chemicals.
• Ability to follow SOPs, SDS documents, work instructions, and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hands-on laboratory environment, lift laboratory equipment, and stand for extended periods.
• Access to classified or export-controlled information may require U.S. Government security clearance, citizenship, work authorization, or other eligibility requirements.

Nice to have

• Experience with chemical reaction systems, pilot-scale processing, or industrial chemical operations.
• Knowledge of acid/base handling, solvent systems, chemical waste management, and regulated laboratory environments.
• Experience with process monitoring instrumentation and data collection methods.

Culture & Benefits

• Early-stage environment with significant ownership and direct impact on defense system development.
• Collaboration with engineers, chemists, and technical teammates.
• Generous benefits package.
• Equal opportunity workplace with reasonable accommodations available during the application and hiring process.