FTIR and PAS Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Work independently and collaboratively in a laboratory environment.
• QC FTIR and PAS analyzers as they come off the production line.
• Calibrate, optimize, service, and repair FTIR and PAS instruments.
• Install and set up computer software to run FTIR analyzers according to customer’s specifications.
• Develop, validate, and document gas quantification methods using the OPUS FTIR and CAI PAS software.
• Write engineering procedures and reports and update existing documentation.
• Afford customers in person and remotely using phone, E-Mail, or internet support.
• Attend regular productions meetings and present progress to management.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks, manipulate spectral databases, and manage spectral software libraries.
• Translate spectral data into clear, actionable technical reports for non-technical end users and cross functional teams.

Required Qualifications And Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Engineering, or highly related scientific field.
• Basic understanding of electronics, and ability to read wiring diagrams and engineering drawings.
• Strong computer literacy and exposure to basic data analysis tools (such as Microsoft Excel or specialized scientific plotting software), and a readiness to learn specialized spectroscopy software (e.g., OPUS, Symbion).
• Exceptional root-cause analysis skills and the ability to identify failures.
• Strong communication skills, a team-oriented mindset, and the ability to follow multi-step protocols without deviation.
• Ability to work in the United States and travel internationally.

Desired Qualifications And Skills

• Hands-on experience with FTIR spectral databases and manipulation software.
• Familiarity with complementary analytical techniques, like Gas Chromatography (GC), Raman Spectroscopy (GC), and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR).
• Experience in environmental chemistry or atmospheric gas analysis.

Pay

Compensation Range: $35/HR - $45/HR