Mid-Level Chemical Laboratory Technician - Materials, Processes, & Physics | Aerospace Testing

Moseley Technical Services, Inc.•Everett, WA

31d•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring an Associate or Mid-Level Chemical Laboratory Technician to support Materials, Processes & Physics (MP&P) testing in Seattle, Washington. This six-month contract role supports aerospace engineering through laboratory analysis of fluids, lubricants, contamination, and material testing using analytical instrumentation including XRF, FTIR, GC/GC-MS, automated titrators, pH meters, and ASTM/SAE laboratory methods.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry.
Experience operating analytical laboratory instrumentation, including: XRF (X-Ray Fluorescence), FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy), GC and/or GC-MS, Automated titrators, Manual titration techniques, pH meters
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
Ability to perform laboratory testing while maintaining quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Ability to work onsite in Seattle, Washington.
Must be available for first-shift training followed by a second-shift schedule.
U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law

Nice To Haves

Experience documenting laboratory test results and communicating technical findings to customers.
Experience performing laboratory testing in accordance with ASTM, SAE, or other industry standards.
Experience coordinating laboratory testing schedules and customer requirements.
Experience supporting laboratory process improvements and technical procedure development.

Responsibilities

Perform quality assurance (QA) testing and analysis of fluids, lubricants, and chemical materials.
Operate analytical laboratory equipment including XRF, FTIR, GC/GC-MS, pH meters, automated titrators, and manual titration systems.
Conduct laboratory testing to qualify new materials, equipment, tools, parts, and manufacturing processes.
Prepare laboratory reagents, calibration standards, and verification materials to ensure accurate instrument performance.
Maintain laboratory equipment, including calibration records and preventive maintenance activities.
Support complex failure investigations by analyzing failed materials and processes, determining root causes, documenting findings, and recommending corrective actions.
Develop and execute laboratory test plans while documenting results and technical recommendations.
Assist with the development, validation, and revision of laboratory procedures, specifications, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant laboratory environment by following laboratory SOPs and implementing 5S principles.
Coordinate laboratory testing activities and support customer testing requirements and schedules.