Lab Technician

Location: South Plainfield, NJ (Plant) – Filling industrial

About the role

The Lab Technician provides analytical and technical support for the production and certification of gas cylinders. This position is primarily responsible for the certification of candidate gas standards in compliance with customer requirements; federal, state, local regulations; and the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of Airgas. Performs cylinder analyses and ensures compliance in accordance with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), ISO, Department of Transportation (DOT), and Safety Management System (SMS) objectives.

Responsibilities

• Calculates to produce mixtures to meet required production tolerances and documents analytical results.
• Makes flammable/oxidizer calculations where necessary to ensure that a mixture can be safely made.
• Selects cylinders and valve combinations to ensure compatibility with the mix and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Performs analyses of gas mixtures related to composition and compliance with production and analytical tolerances, investigating any discrepancies.
• Performs analysis on samples of pure gases to determine levels of impurities and comparison with Airgas specifications to determine whether the sample passes or fails.
• Calculates and documents analytical results.
• Operates control panels, containing valves and pressure gauges, and scales to accurately measure components into cylinders.
• Blends a full range of components including flammable gases, corrosive materials, toxic materials, and liquefiable components.
• Provides customers with the highest level of service by ensuring that all special product requests are met.
• Provides technical support to production lab by validating standards and performing intermediate analyses as needed.
• Completes all necessary documentation to accurately record all production actions.
• Supports all safety standards in the production of cylinder gases including assisting with internal industrial, medical and specialty gas audits as directed by manager.
• Complies with company guidelines and procedures as well as government regulations relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials/cylinder gases including loading methods, loading for safety, availability of cylinders, and weight distribution.
• Maintains a positive and productive work environment through active participation in laboratory meetings and assigned team activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school degree or GED required.
• A minimum of 1 year of related technical experience. In lieu of specific industry experience, may accept an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Will be required to move/transport materials weighing up to 60 pounds and move up to 125 pounds with the aid of material handling equipment which may require frequent bending, twisting, and reaching motions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Chemistry, or related field strongly preferred.
• Prior technical experience with compressed/welding gases, gas analysis, and gas lab equipment.
• Prior experience utilizing SAP preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Strong analytical skills and a thorough understanding of how to leverage metrics and related tools to improve production efficiency and effectiveness.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated dedication to product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Must be able to safely drive a forklift.

Benefits

• Comprehensive family benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• 14-week paid childbirth benefit to support growing families.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit.
• Parental leave, floating holidays, jury duty, and funeral/bereavement leave.
• Benefits start after just 30 days of employment.

Pay

$31.50-$33.50/hr