Lab Technician

Airgas; La Porte, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Airgas in La Porte, TX is seeking a Lab Technician to analyze gases using analytical instrumentation and support quality control for specialty gas mixtures. The role involves coordination with production teams, maintaining lab records, and aiding in instrument upkeep.

The position requires an associates degree in chemistry or related field, plus experience with analytical methods, SDS reading, and forklift operation.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Chemistry or related field required or 1–3 years of industrial experience.
• Knowledge of analytical chemistry, instrumental analysis and statistics.
• Ability to read Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and operate in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses of gases using analytical instrumentation.
• Support routine production quality care and analysis for specialty gas mixtures and pure gases.
• Maintain laboratory standards, including inventory, labeling, storage, and documentation.
• Assist in care, setup, and maintenance of laboratory instruments and record maintenance.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Spectroscopy

SDS reading

Team coordination

Forklift operation

Microsoft Office

Education

Associates degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Forklift

Job description

## Lab TechnicianApply: La Porte, TX - Miller Cut-Off Rd - Industrial spec gas - Hydrocarbon Mix Plant: Full time: Posted Today: R10101014R10101014 Lab Technician (Open)Location:La Porte, TX - Miller Cut-Off Rd - Industrial spec gas - Hydrocarbon Mix Plant## How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.At Airgas, we **RESPECT**, **HONOR** and **VALUE** diversity.**Airgas is Hiring for a Lab Technician in LaPorte, TX!** ***We are looking for you !*** * **Comprehensive Family Benefits:** Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.* **Support for Parents:** We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.* **Future Security:** 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.* **Early Access:** Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment.This position plays a key role in advancing the quality and certification of specialty gases in alignment with established standards. Ideally, you bring analytical experience to specialty gas testing, product certification, and supporting smooth workflows across storage, labeling, and delivery.We are looking for someone to: * Perform analyses of gases using analytical instrumentation.* Support routine production quality care and analysis for specialty gas mixtures and pure gases.* Foster alignment with standard operating procedure manual requirements.* Connect with production teams to verify records and clear products for distribution.* Prepare clear gas analysis certification reports for customer partners.* Collaborate closely with the leadership team concerning delivery schedules, customer feedback, and unique product requests.* Partner with the management team to nurture health, safety, and ISO quality programs.* Adaptively manage team priorities and support optimal delivery timelines.* Care for and maintain laboratory standards, including thoughtful inventory, labeling, documentation, storage, and presentation.* Assist in the care, setup, and maintenance of laboratory instruments, preserving accurate maintenance records per Airgas SOPs.* Flexible opportunities to support team goals as needed.## \\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_## ## Are you a MATCH?To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:* Associates degree in Chemistry or related field required 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.* Ability to work with others in a team environment to meet the Laboratory goals.* Ability to operate forklift and maintain forklift certifications.* Ability to Follow Directions, Make Decisions, 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 complex 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 solve 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.