Analytical Lab Tech/Research Tech

Air Products & Chemicals - Allentown, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Allentown, PA

1,001-5,000 employees

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Analytical Laboratory Technician role at Air Products involves operating and maintaining advanced analytical instrumentation while providing technical support across gas production and distribution facilities in the Americas. The position emphasizes safety, environmental stewardship, and inclusivity, contributing to the company's mission of addressing significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in analytical instrument technology, including performance testing, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain an analytical laboratory in good working order according to Air Products standards.
• Support analytical requests from operating facilities.
• Assist in analyzer installation, sample conditioning system testing, and field maintenance for the analytical team.
• Collaborate with team members to test new analytical technologies.
• Build and maintain meaningful relationships with fellow Air Products employees across the Americas.
• Demonstrate compliance with company policies and document work appropriately.
• Be on-call and respond to off-hour emergencies.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific field is preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of experience with analytical instrumentation in the Specialty Gas or Industrial Gas industries.
• Experience with gas detection techniques such as spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, gas chromatography, electrochemical sensors, and paramagnetic sensors.
• Experience working in a lab environment.
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Physical ability to move gas cylinders, lift 50 lbs., and set up analyzers in the lab or in the field.

Benefits

• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)
• 401k with 100% vested company core and match
• Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time
• Paid Parental leave (Up to 8 weeks for both parents)
• Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
• Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products)
• Supplemental AD&D
• Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Many more supplemental benefits available