Ink Formulation & Polymer Lab Technician (R&D)

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

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.