Ink Chemistry Technician – Advanced R&D & Formulation

Chemical Technician

Corvallis, OR

Applies extensive knowledge of the job skills, company policies and procedures to complete complex, specialized assignments/tasks in creative and effective ways

Comprehensive understanding of the general/technical aspects of the job

Works on assignments that are complex in nature and require judgment, initiative, and technical/specialized knowledge to resolve problems and/or develop recommended solutions

Use excellent wet bench chemistry skills to create solutions, perform dilutions, and formulate and reformulate inks

Perform testing of inks and solutions by filling printer pens and printing on a variety of printer types

Perform analysis of materials and components utilizing standard chemical/laboratory instrumentation for R&D, product development and manufacturing activities

Perform standard physical analysis of solutions and inks and report results quickly and accurately

Work with chemists to perform experiments and communicate results

Work on assignments that are complex in nature and require considerable judgment, initiative, and technical/specialized knowledge to resolve problems and/or develop recommended solutions

Work is completed with minimal supervision and assignments may be completed without established procedures

May determine methods and procedures for new assignments

Expert knowledge of routine chemical laboratory procedures, equipment, chemical nomenclature, chemical handling and safety

Thorough knowledge of the theory and operation of simple analytical testing (pH, conductivity, viscosity, etc.) and/or routine chemical formulation procedures

Working knowledge of the theory and operation of more complex analytical instrumentation (particle size, contact angle, etc.)

Working knowledge of general chemistry and/or materials analysis theory

Basic knowledge of advanced analytical instrumentation theory and operation (chromatography, spectroscopy, etc.)

Basic knowledge of chemical synthesis techniques

Has sufficient chemical and/or materials analysis knowledge to recommend testing procedures for technologies supported

Ability to perform advanced, standard lab practices (titration, filtration, purification, etc.)

Ability to perform data analysis

Ability to perform literature and patent searches

Ability to work with equipment vendors for new tool research, purchasing, and set up as required

Ability to author and review technical reports as required