Lab Technician

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses of gases using analytical instrumentation
• Perform routine production testing and quality control analysis of specialty gas mixtures and pure gases
• Monitor quality compliance with standard operating procedure manual requirements
• Review production records and release products for distribution
• Prepare gas analysis certification reports for customer distribution
• Collaboratively prioritize workloads and support lead times
• Assist in the qualification and maintenance of laboratory standards including proper inventory, labeling, documentation, storage, and presentation
• Assist in the set up and maintenance of laboratory instruments and keep maintenance records for laboratory instruments per Airgas SOPs
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Ideally, you bring an Associates degree in Chemistry or related field, or 1-3 years of relevant experience in an industrial environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of analytical chemistry, instrumental analysis, spectroscopy, and statistical methods.
• Ability to read and comprehend Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Ability to coordinate efforts with multiple departments.
• Aptitude for high precision work.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the Laboratory Technician.
• Strong desire to work with others in a supportive team environment to meet the Laboratory goals.
• Ability to operate forklift and maintain forklift certifications.
• Ability to follow directions, build alignment, work in a team, and be reliable.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) or equivalent software.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret detailed instructions such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information to co-workers and customers.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees and/or customers.
• Ability to contribute to solving practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to work all shifts; subject to all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Physical Abilities: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to meet the following physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand; use hands and arms; and talk or hear. The associate must lift and or move up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment

Pay

Retention Bonus - $1000 after 6 months of employment

Schedule

2nd Shift 3:30PM - 12:00 AM

About the Role

We are looking for you!

Recruiter

Recruiter: Natasha Smith | natasha.smith@airgas.com

Company Overview

At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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.

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