Laboratory Technician I

Hudson Technologies Inc•Champaign, IL

14h

About The Position

The position will involve working in the refrigerant reclamation laboratory and screening used refrigerant impurities. The individual will learn to analyze refrigerants to determine if they meet the industry's standard. Learning Hudson's refrigerant separation process and operating the equipment within the laboratory will also be required.

Requirements

1-3 years comparable work experience
High School graduate required.
Proficient in various computer programs including Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel. The individual will be trained on analytical software.
Experience using the following equipment: Computer, gas chromatographs, Karl Fisher Moisture Titrators
Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

Nice To Haves

AA or BS degree preferred in science field preferred.
Science Degree strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Understand, from a chemical perspective, the refrigerant reclamation process and the analytical analyses performed to evaluate refrigerants integrity.
Collect refrigerant samples from cylinders, drums and bulk storage tanks using various laboratory and chemistry techniques and prepare samples for analysis.
Assemble cylinders for refrigerant collection and follow QC steps for them.
Analyze samples using gas chromatography as needed.
Perform wet chemistry and other titration techniques.
Enter results from analysis into Refrigerant Handling System.
Change GC carrier and fuel gas cylinders when necessary. (Cylinders weigh 200 pounds but can be moved with a hand cart)
Work as a team with both lab, Sales and Customer Service to gather necessary data for the sample analysis.
Frequent computer responsibilities using Microsoft Office programs.
Be flexible regarding work schedule and be able to work overtime when requested.
Any other duties as assigned by the Lab Manager.