Chemical Technician Corvallis, OR

ESRhealthcare and EXEC STAFF RECRUITERS•Corvallis, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
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.

Responsibilities

Create solutions, perform dilutions, and formulate and reformulate inks using wet bench chemistry skills.
Test inks and solutions by filling printer pens and printing on various printer types.
Analyze materials and components using standard chemical/laboratory instrumentation for R&D, product development, and manufacturing.
Perform standard physical analysis of solutions and inks and report results accurately.
Collaborate with chemists to perform experiments and communicate findings.
Determine methods and procedures for new assignments.
Perform advanced, standard lab practices (titration, filtration, purification, etc.).
Perform data analysis.
Perform literature and patent searches.
Work with equipment vendors for new tool research, purchasing, and setup.
Author and review technical reports.