GCMS Laboratory Technician

Ingersoll Rand; Austin (TX); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock grant

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

Ingersoll Rand is seeking a GCMS Laboratory Technician in Austin, TX to perform GC-MS analyses, maintain instruments, and ensure ISO 17025 compliance. The role requires strong data handling and cross-functional collaboration to support daily production analyses.

The position emphasizes adherence to SOPs, timely reporting of results, and ongoing instrument optimization in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifikationen

• B.S. degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry.
• 3+ years GC-MS maintenance and operation.
• Knowledge of statistical principles in analytical chemistry.
• Strong technical communication and documentation skills.

Aufgaben

• Perform daily GC-MS lab operations: calibration curves, sample prep, and inventory.
• Plan and perform instrument maintenance and troubleshooting in high-volume production.
• Coordinate with other teams to ensure timely reporting of results.
• Identify deviations and communicate analysis issues affecting results.
• Adhere to SOPs and quality control requirements.
• Design method improvements and validate new processes and equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe, audit-ready work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

GC-MS operation

Analytical chemistry

Data interpretation

Technical writing

Collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or Biochemistry

Tools

ChemStation

Open Lab

GC-MS hardware

Jobbeschreibung

Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Title: GCMS Laboratory Technician

Location: Austin, TX - (Trace Analytics - 8201 E. Riverside Drive, Suite 650, Austin, TX 78744)

Shift: 8am - 5pm CST

About Us: Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission critical flow creation and life science technologies – from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers – to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we’re driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future.

Job Summary: The GCMS Laboratory Technician plays a critical role in the accurate, timely, and reliable analysis of compressed air and gas samples using GC-MS technologies. This position is responsible for executing quantitative chemical analyses, verifying, maintaining, and troubleshooting laboratory instrumentation, and ensuring full compliance with ISO 17025 quality standards. The technician collaborates closely with cross Functional laboratory teams to support daily operations, uphold data integrity, and contribute to the continuous improvement of laboratory processes. This role requires strong technical expertise, disciplined adherence to SOPs, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results in a fast paced, production focused laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily hands-on operations in the GC-MS lab, including building calibration curves, sample prep and loading, and parts and consumables inventory management
• Plan and execute instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair in a high-volume production environment
• Coordinate effectively with other laboratory teams to ensure timely and accurate completion of testing and reporting of results
• Identify deviations, investigate root causes, and effectively communicate any analysis issues that may affect the integrity of results
• Adhere strictly to standard operating procedures and quality control requirements
• Design method improvements and validate new processes, software, and equipment
• Maintain a clean, safe, and audit-ready work environment
• Other related duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry
• 3+ years of hands-on experience performing GC-MS maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational support
• Working knowledge of statistical principles and data evaluation methods used in analytical chemistry
• Strong technical communication skills, including the ability to document findings and convey complex information clearly
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Preferences

• Experience with GC-MS for both gas and liquid phase analyses and chemical extraction techniques
• Proficiency with chromatographic data systems (ChemStation, Open Lab)
• 5 years’ experience in an ISO 17025 regulated commercial laboratory
• Experience working in high-volume, production-focused laboratories with strict turnarounds times
• Familiarity with root cause analysis tools (fishbone diagrams, 5 whys)

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

This position will be based at our site in Austin, TX no travel.

What we Offer

• Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better.
• Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs.
• Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings.

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.