Job Description:
Chemical Technician
Corvallis, OR
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
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