Junior Chemist

Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA - Dice Rd - Filling industrial

About the role

The Junior Chemist will support the laboratory operations at Airgas USA, LLC by performing routine chemical analysis, maintaining lab equipment, and assisting senior chemists in various projects. This role is pivotal in supporting the quality and safety of Airgas products and processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine chemical and physical analyses on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products according to established procedures and quality standards.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, including but not limited to gas chromatographs, spectrometers, and titration systems.
• Prepare chemical solutions, reagents, and standards with accuracy and precision.
• Document experimental data, observations, and results clearly and concisely in laboratory notebooks and electronic systems.
• Assist in the development and validation of new analytical methods.
• Conduct basic troubleshooting of laboratory instruments and partner with senior staff on complex issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment, fostering and upholding all safety protocols and regulations.
• Participate in inventory management of laboratory supplies and chemicals.
• Collaborate with other team members to contribute to departmental goals and support project milestones.
• Connect and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders regarding sample status and analytical results.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related scientific field.
• 0–2 years of experience in a laboratory setting (experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment is a plus).
• Basic understanding of analytical chemistry principles, laboratory techniques, and safety protocols.
• Familiarity with common laboratory instrumentation (e.g., Gas Chromatography [GC], UV-Vis, FTIR) is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with standard digital productivity tools (Google Workspace/MS Office).

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to precisely follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and accurately document experimental data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting results and collaborating with internal stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities when handling lab instruments or unexpected data variations.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a cross-functional plant operations team.
• Deep commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and compliant laboratory environment.

Pay

The hourly base pay for this position in California is $31.00/hr plus a performance bonus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Short-term and long-term disability, life, and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit.
• Up to 14-week paid child birth benefits.
• Parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty, and funeral/bereavement leave.
• Paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement and discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents.
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.
• Benefits start after 30 days of employment.

About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability, and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative, and make decisions.