Chemical Technician (3D)

Kforce Inc; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Job summary

Kforce Inc. in Corvallis, OR is seeking a Chemical Technician (3D) to support polymer 3D media development, ink builds, and physical testing. You will perform wet bench chemistry, solution preparation, and ink formulation, while contributing to R&D and manufacturing activities.

The role requires strong knowledge of routine lab procedures, basic analytical techniques, and data analysis, with collaboration across chemists to communicate results. Comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with routine chemical laboratory procedures and safety
• Ability to perform standard analytical testing (pH, conductivity, viscosity)
• Ability to perform data analysis and literature searches

Responsibilities

• Create solutions, perform dilutions, and formulate inks
• Test inks by filling printer pens across multiple printer types
• Analyze materials using standard lab instrumentation for R&D and manufacturing
• Perform physical analysis of inks and report results promptly
• Collaborate with chemists to conduct experiments and present results

Skills

Wet bench chemistry

Ink testing

Data analysis

Literature search

Safety procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Analytical instruments

Chromatography/Spectroscopy basics

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Corvallis, OR that is seeking a Chemical Technician (3D). Lab functions include Polymer 3D media development and testing, ink builds, physical testing, Accelerated Shelf-Life experiments, powder aging experiments, and pen fill and Beltmotivator printing. Responsibilities:

• 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

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
• 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

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.