MP&P Technical Analyst 3

Moseley Technical Services, Inc.; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is seeking a Tank Line Chemistry Technician for onsite work in Auburn, WA or Portland, OR. Pay is $30–$48 per hour, with U.S. Citizenship required by federal law.

The role involves sampling, routine laboratory and field testing, operating and maintaining instruments, data entry in LIMS/ERP, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. An Associate degree in Chemistry or related discipline and 1–3+ years of related experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Chemistry or related discipline and 1–3+ years of related laboratory, manufacturing, or industrial chemical operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples from tank lines, storage tanks, and processing points following sampling plans and safety procedures.
• Perform routine laboratory and field testing (e.g., pH, viscosity, solids, titrations, refractometry).
• Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory instruments and tank line equipment.
• Maintain records in LIMS/ERP and generate QC reports.
• Support disposition of off-spec materials per procedures and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Sample collection

SOP adherence

Data entry in LIMS/ERP

Safety procedures

Quality control

Education

Associate degree in Chemistry or related discipline

Tools

Viscometer

pH meter

Density meter

Refractometer

FTIR spectrometer

Glossmeter

Job description

Tank Line Chemistry Technician

Onsite in Auburn, Washington or Portland, Oregon

Pay Estimate: $30 - $48 per hour

U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.

Responsibilities

• Collect representative samples from tank lines, storage tanks, mixing vessels, and production process points in accordance with established sampling plans and safety procedures
• Perform routine laboratory and field testing including: Specific gravity, Viscosity, Solids content, pH, Percent volatiles, Flash point, Density, Conductivity, FTIR analysis, Titrations, Refractometry, Wet chemistry procedures
• Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory instruments and tank line equipment including viscometers, density meters, pH meters, pipettes, analytical balances, FTIR/IR spectrometers, temperature sensors, pumps, filters, and dispensing systems
• Monitor tank levels, fluid inventories, batching operations, and material transfers while maintaining accurate records within LIMS, ERP, or inventory management systems
• Prepare and mix laboratory batches, formulations, and chemical dilutions according to engineering specifications, recipes, and work instructions
• Conduct visual and basic microscopic inspections to identify contamination, phase separation, particulates, and color or appearance variations
• Maintain complete chain-of-custody documentation, laboratory records, and quality control data; generate routine QC reports and enter results into LIMS or PLM systems
• Support disposition of off-specification materials through quarantine, blending, rework, dilution, or disposal following established procedures and regulatory requirements
• Perform preventive maintenance on tank line equipment including pumps, valves, filters, seals, and sensors; identify and report maintenance or repair needs
• Follow all Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), hazardous material handling, PPE, spill response, SDS, and waste management procedures
• Support root cause investigations by providing laboratory data, sampling results, and field observations to engineering and quality teams

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is Required
• Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation, which may include education, criminal, and work history verifications
• Associate degree in Chemistry or a related discipline and 1-3+ years of experience of related laboratory, manufacturing, or industrial chemical operations experience
• Typically 1-3 years of experience supporting Chemical handling, coatings/fluids operations, industrial chemistry, paint/tank line operations, or lab support roles
• Experience performing routine laboratory testing, sample collection, titrations, and safe chemical handling procedures
• Proficiency using quality control laboratory equipment including: Viscometer, pH meter, Density meter, Refractometer, Glossmeter (where applicable)
• Experience following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), laboratory work instructions, sampling procedures, and formulation recipes
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel, LIMS, ERP, or laboratory data management systems
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices and troubleshooting of pumps, valves, filters, and related process equipment
• Final position level and pay will be based on experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, automotive, industrial coatings, paint manufacturing, or chemical processing operations
• Experience with coatings, primers, adhesives, sealants, solvents, and industrial process chemistries
• Experience using FTIR spectroscopy, laboratory instrumentation calibration, and quality control reporting systems
• Familiarity with environmental compliance, hazardous waste handling, OSHA regulations, and chemical inventory management

Benefits

• Accepted applicants will be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have been successful in our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation. We stand by our 30-year-old commitment of "World Class Service. World Class Company."