Tank Line Chemistry Technician
About this role
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
The Tank Line Chemistry Technician will perform routine and specialized chemical testing, sampling, tracking, and day-to-day maintenance of tank lines, storage tanks, fluid treatment systems, and lab instrumentation. The role supports quality control and production by ensuring fluids (coatings, solvents, process chemistries, primers, paints, adhesives, sealants, cleaning solutions) meet specifications and that tank systems operate safely and reliably.
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
- 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
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
Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.
What to Expect
- 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.
- Accepted applicants will be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Appreciation and gratitude for employees are hallmarks of organizations with low turnover.
- Final position level and pay will be based on experience.
Resources
- To apply, send a resume to: [email protected]
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- For more information about Moseley, visit: About Us
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.”
Company at a glance
Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) is a minority-owned, Small-Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certified, and award-winning Engineering Services Company. Established in 1994 under Alabama law, Moseley specializes in providing engineering and technical services to national Aerospace and Defense companies.
Expect better service and consistent results.
By putting our employees first, we attract and retain higher quality people who provide employers with the skills, experience, and reliability they need to succeed – every time.
Our Mission
We deliver superior service to our customers and employees while providing solutions to business challenges and opportunities.
Our Vision
To build long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation.
We stand by our 30-year commitment to be a “World-Class Company providing World-Class Service.” We have never wavered from our core principles, and we are thankful for the continued trust of our industry partners who agree with our stated and practiced principles.
Top Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
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