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Mid-Level Chemical Laboratory Technician
Materials, Processes, & Physics | Aerospace Testing
Seattle, WA
$34.60 - $48.30/Hour
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We are hiring an
Associate or Mid-Level Chemical Laboratory Technician to support
Materials, Processes & Physics (MP&P) testing in
Seattle, Washington. This six-month contract role supports aerospace engineering through laboratory analysis of
fluids, lubricants, contamination, and material testing using analytical instrumentation including
XRF, FTIR, GC/GC-MS, automated titrators, pH meters, and ASTM/SAE laboratory methods.
Responsibilities:
- Perform quality assurance (QA) testing and analysis of fluids, lubricants, and chemical materials.
- Operate analytical laboratory equipment including XRF, FTIR, GC/GC-MS, pH meters, automated titrators, and manual titration systems.
- Conduct laboratory testing to qualify new materials, equipment, tools, parts, and manufacturing processes.
- Prepare laboratory reagents, calibration standards, and verification materials to ensure accurate instrument performance.
- Maintain laboratory equipment, including calibration records and preventive maintenance activities.
- Support complex failure investigations by analyzing failed materials and processes, determining root causes, documenting findings, and recommending corrective actions.
- Develop and execute laboratory test plans while documenting results and technical recommendations.
- Assist with the development, validation, and revision of laboratory procedures, specifications, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant laboratory environment by following laboratory SOPs and implementing 5S principles.
- Coordinate laboratory testing activities and support customer testing requirements and schedules.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry.
- Experience operating analytical laboratory instrumentation, including:
- XRF (X-Ray Fluorescence)
- FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy)
- GC and/or GC-MS
- Automated titrators
- Manual titration techniques
- pH meters
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
- Ability to perform laboratory testing while maintaining quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Ability to work onsite in Seattle, Washington.
- Must be available for first-shift training followed by a second-shift schedule.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience documenting laboratory test results and communicating technical findings to customers.
- Experience performing laboratory testing in accordance with ASTM, SAE, or other industry standards.
- Experience coordinating laboratory testing schedules and customer requirements.
- Experience supporting laboratory process improvements and technical procedure development.
Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer
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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: resumes@moseleytechnical.com
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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."