Lab Technician

About the role

We are hiring a Lab Technician in Waukesha, WI for the acetylene production & filling department. The position involves contributing essential expertise to the certification of candidate gas standards, conducting analysis for specialty gases and finished product testing, and maintaining accuracy of label control sheets and release labels.

Responsibilities

• Conducts analysis for specialty gases and finished product testing
• Collaborates on scheduling of all products to be analyzed, proper storage, labeling and shipping
• Leads and conducts analyses of gases using analytical instrumentation
• Conducts production testing and quality control analysis of specialty gas mixtures and pure gases
• Maintains accuracy of label control sheets and release labels
• Develops, refines, and verifies validation of test methods
• Fosters quality compliance with standard operating procedure manual requirements
• Reviews production records and releases products for distribution
• Prepares gas analysis certification reports for customer distribution
• Captures and responds to product complaints and special product requests
• Partners with the management team with regard to maintenance of health and safety and ISO quality programs

Requirements

• Postsecondary courses in chemistry or related science and/or combination of college level courses in science or math OR 1 year of experience in laboratory analysis in an industrial environment
• Knowledge of analytical chemistry, instrumental analysis, spectroscopy and statistical methods
• Ability to read and comprehend Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• Aptitude for high precision work
• Ability to work with others in a team environment to meet the Laboratory goals
• Good communication skills
• Reliable, appropriate transportation
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex instructions
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications: Postsecondary courses in chemistry or related science and/or combination of college level courses in science or math OR 1 year of experience in laboratory analysis in an industrial environment
• Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of analytical chemistry, instrumental analysis, spectroscopy and statistical methods

Skills

• Knowledge of analytical chemistry, instrumental analysis, spectroscopy and statistical methods
• Ability to read and comprehend Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• Aptitude for high precision work
• Ability to work with others in a team environment to meet the Laboratory goals
• Good communication skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Support for Parents: 14-week paid child birth benefit
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time
• Early Access: Benefits start after just 30 days of employment

Pay

$24-27/hr

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit
• Parental leave
• Vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave
• Paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees
• 401k plan with company matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children

Company

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. Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.