Lab Technician

Airgas•Plumsteadville, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for you! This position is primarily responsible for the analysis and certification of specialty gases, in compliance with established specifications. Perform analysis for specialty gases and finished product testing; assist in scheduling of all products to be analyzed; proper storage, labeling and shipping.

Requirements

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 compute rate, ratio, and percentages.
Ability to work all shifts; subject to all weather conditions.
Stand; use hands and arms; and talk or hear.
Lift and or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to focus.

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
Coordinate with the production supervisor and plant manager concerning delivery schedules, product complaints and special product requests
Support management team with regard to maintenance of health and safety and ISO quality programs
Collaboratively prioritizing workloads and supporting 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 keeping maintenance records for laboratory instruments per Airgas SOPs
Other duties as assigned