Chemist - Tualatin, OR

Western International Gas & Cylinders, Inc.; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 69,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Western International Gas & Cylinders, Inc. is seeking a laboratory/production technician in Oregon to operate purification systems, manage emission abatement, and prepare COAs and reports. The role requires a B.S.

in Chemistry or related field and the ability to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders, and move gas cylinders. You will maintain calibration logs, adhere to QA standards, and collaborate with plant teams across gas mixing, filling, shipping, and cylinder prep to support in-house operations.

Qualifications

• B.S. or B.A. in Chemistry or related field required.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, work outside, climb ladders, use hand tools, and move gas cylinders.
• Ability to operate a forklift; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate purification systems and emission abatement across shifts.
• Follow work instructions, specifications, and analytical methods.
• Calibrate analytical instrumentation and maintain equipment.
• Sample and analyze deliveries and cylinders for quality control.
• Prepare analytical reports and COAs; maintain QA records.
• Interface with plant teams to support in-house operations.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by plant management.

Skills

Lift 50 lbs

Forklift operation

Outdoor work

Education

B.S. or B.A. in Chemistry or related field

Job description

Safety

• Keeps the work area clean and orderly.
• Follows all company safety procedures and policies.
• Maintains a safe work environment for laboratory personnel.

Production

• Operates all purification systems over different shifts and days of the week.
• Operates the emission abatement system over different shifts and days of the week.
• Follows and maintains work instructions, specifications, analytical methods, and procedures.
• Performs calibration of specific analytical instrumentation.
• Maintains laboratory equipment in good working order.
• Samples and analyzes incoming bulk deliveries, storage tanks, sample cylinders, stock cylinders and product cylinders for quality control purposes.
• Maintains quality control records.
• Prepares analytical reports as required.
• Generates COAs and statistical reports for customers.
• Records and monitors statistical data.
• Interfaces with all aspects of the manufacturing plant such as gas mixing, filling, shipping, receiving, painting, and cylinder prep to provide in-house support for both technical and general knowledge.
• Performs all other tasks as assigned by local plant management.

Quality

• Adheres to all quality assurance policies and standards.
• Maintains calibration and instrument logs in accordance with the quality management system.
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Requirements

• B.S. or B.A. in Chemistry or related field.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., work outside, climb ladders, use hand tools, and move gas cylinders.
• Ability to operate a forklift. Training will be provided.

AnnualSalary

$69,000 to $71,000 DOE.

Physical Demand

• StationaryPosition - Constantly
• Move/Traverse-Constantly
• StationaryPosition/Seated - Rarely
• Transport/Lifting-Constantly
• Transport/Carrying-Constantly
• ExertingForce/Pushing- Constantly
• ExertingForce/Pulling- Constantly
• Ascend/Descend-Constantly
• Balancing-Constantly
• PositionSelf/Stooping- Constantly
• PositionSelf/Kneeling- Constantly
• PositionSelf/Crouching- Constantly
• PositionSelf/Crawling - Frequently
• Reaching-Constantly
• Handling-Constantly
• Grasping-Constantly
• Feeling-Constantly
• Communicate/Talking-Occasionally
• Communicate/Hearing-Frequently
• RepetitiveMotions- Constantly
• Coordination-Constantly

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Comprehension:The person in this position must be able to understand direction and adhere to established procedures – Frequently
• Organization:The person in this role must be able to gather and classify information – Occasionally
• Reasoning and Decision Making:The person in this role must use logic to make decisions quickly and effectively. - Frequently
• Communication:The person in this position must be able to express and exchange ideas and meaning with colleagues – Constantly
• Resilience:The person in this position needs to adapt well in the face of workplace stressors such as customer service complaints and juggling competing priorities – Frequently

NipponSanso Matheson is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws andregulations set forth under EEOC. All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protectedveteran status. EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability