Chemistry Technician
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10136908 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Dec. 01, 2025Job Summary:
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.
If selected for this full-time, hourly role, 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
- A chemistry major, or a proven foundation in applied chemistry fields.
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.
About Walt Disney World Resort:
Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.
