MP&P Technical Analyst

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

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

• 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

• U.S. Citizenship is Required
• 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
• Associate degree in Chemistry or a related discipline and 1-3+ years of experience of related laboratory, manufacturing, or industrial chemical operations experience
• Typically 1-3 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
• Final position level and pay will be based on experience

• 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

• Accepted applicants will be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

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."