Tank Line Chemistry Technician

Tank Line Chemistry Technician

Onsite in Auburn Washington or Portland Oregon

Pay Estimate: $30 - $48 per hour

U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law

The Tank Line Chemistry Technician will perform routine and specialized chemical testing sampling tracking and day-to-day maintenance of tank lines storage tanks fluid treatment systems and lab instrumentation. The role supports quality control and production by ensuring fluids (coatings solvents process chemistries primers paints adhesives sealants cleaning solutions) meet specifications and that tank systems operate safely and reliably.

Responsibilities:

• Collect representative samples from tank lines storage tanks mixing vessels and production process points in accordance with established sampling plans and safety procedures
• Perform routine laboratory and field testing including: Specific gravity Viscosity Solids content pH Percent volatiles Flash point Density Conductivity FTIR analysis Titrations Refractometry Wet chemistry procedures
• Operate calibrate troubleshoot and maintain laboratory instruments and tank line equipment including viscometers density meters pH meters pipettes analytical balances FTIR/IR spectrometers temperature sensors pumps filters and dispensing systems
• Monitor tank levels fluid inventories batching operations and material transfers while maintaining accurate records within LIMS ERP or inventory management systems
• Prepare and mix laboratory batches formulations and chemical dilutions according to engineering specifications recipes and work instructions
• Conduct visual and basic microscopic inspections to identify contamination phase separation particulates and color or appearance variations
• Maintain complete chain-of-custody documentation laboratory records and quality control data; generate routine QC reports and enter results into LIMS or PLM systems
• Support disposition of off-specification materials through quarantine blending rework dilution or disposal following established procedures and regulatory requirements
• Perform preventive maintenance on tank line equipment including pumps valves filters seals and sensors; identify and report maintenance or repair needs
• Follow all Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) hazardous material handling PPE spill response SDS and waste management procedures
• Support root cause investigations by providing laboratory data sampling results and field observations to engineering and quality teams

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship is Required
• Associate degree in Chemistry or a related discipline and 1-3 years of experience of related laboratory manufacturing or industrial chemical operations experience
• Typically 13 years of experience supporting Chemical handling coatings/fluids operations industrial chemistry paint/tank line operations or lab support roles
• Experience performing routine laboratory testing sample collection titrations and safe chemical handling procedures
• Proficiency using quality control laboratory equipment including: Viscometer pH meter Density meter Refractometer Glossmeter (where applicable)
• Experience following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) laboratory work instructions sampling procedures and formulation recipes
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel LIMS ERP or laboratory data management systems
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices and troubleshooting of pumps valves filters and related process equipment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting aerospace defense automotive industrial coatings paint manufacturing or chemical processing operations
• Experience with coatings primers adhesives sealants solvents and industrial process chemistries
• Experience using FTIR spectroscopy laboratory instrumentation calibration and quality control reporting systems
• Familiarity with environmental compliance hazardous waste handling OSHA regulations and chemical inventory management

Moseley Technical Services Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.

• Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation which may include education criminal and work history verifications.
• Accepted applicants will be eligible for benefits including medical and supplemental insurance and a 401(k) plan. Appreciation and gratitude for employees are hallmarks of organizations with low turnover.
• Final position level and pay will be based on experience.

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Moseley Technical Services Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense manufacturing government and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have been successful in our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity transparency and appreciation.

We stand by our 30-year-old commitment of World Class Service. World Class Company.