Analytical Lab Technician: Gas Handling & Instrumentation

Matheson Tri-Gas; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Matheson Tri-Gas is seeking a Chemistry/Lab Technician to collect samples from gas cylinders for analysis and to perform basic wet chemistry tests. The role includes operating and maintaining gas equipment and analytical instruments under the supervision of the lab manager.

Qualified candidates will have a BS in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering and 5+ years of lab experience; familiarity with PPE and safe handling of reactive gases is essential. DOE pay is $30.00–$32.00/hr with benefits.

Qualifications

• Direct experience with safely handling, delivering, analyzing, processing and/or abating reactive or corrosive gases used in synthesis, purification or related areas and can quickly become self-sufficient and productive.
• Ideally experience designing gas handling manifolds to conduct new analytical methodology.
• Experience with metals analysis of products using ICP-MS and diverse sampling methods.

Responsibilities

• Collecting samples from gas cylinders
• Cleaning laboratory labware
• Performing some wet chemistry tests
• Making mechanical connections such as VCR, Swagelok, and NPT fittings
• Leak checking of equipment to ensure gas tight connections
• Use of basic computer software (Microsoft e-mail, word processing, and MS Excel)
• Handling flammable liquids, acidic and caustic solutions and materials
• Handling and transporting pressurized gas cylinders
• Accurate, legible documentation and recording of all required lab data
• Conducting analytical tests using a variety of instruments
• Develop and assist in developing analytical instruments and methods
• Additional duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Skills

Lab experience

Education

BS Chemical Engineering

BS Chemistry

Tools

LabView

Themo Omnic/MKS MG2000/Vista FTIR

MKS Process eye RGA

GC data handling software

Job description

Matheson Tri-Gas is seeking a Chemistry/Lab Technician to collect samples from gas cylinders for analysis and to perform basic wet chemistry tests. The role includes operating and maintaining gas equipment and analytical instruments under the supervision of the lab manager.

Qualified candidates will have a BS in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering and 5+ years of lab experience; familiarity with PPE and safe handling of reactive gases is essential. DOE pay is $30.00–$32.00/hr with benefits.