Lab Technician

Airgas; Plumsteadville (Bucks County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus - $1000 after 6 months of employment

Comprehensive family benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time

Job summary

Airgas in Plumsteadville, PA is hiring a Lab Technician. The role involves performing analyses of gases, routine testing and quality control, monitoring compliance, and preparing certification reports.

The ideal candidate holds an Associates degree in Chemistry and possesses strong analytical skills. Benefits include medical, dental, a 401(k) plan, and a retention bonus after 6 months. Work involves standing, lifting, and operating under various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience in an industrial environment.
• Ability to read and comprehend Safety Data Sheets.
• Strong desire to work in a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses of gases using analytical instrumentation.
• Monitor quality compliance with standard operating procedures.
• Assist in the qualification and maintenance of laboratory standards.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Statistical methods

Forklift operation

Microsoft Office applications

Education

Associates degree in Chemistry or related field

Job description

R10095443 Lab Technician (Open)

Location: Plumsteadville, PA (SGHCLS) - Healthcare - Industrial spec gas

Shift: 2nd Shift 3:30PM - 12:00 AM

Responsibilities and Duties

• 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

Qualifications

• 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 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

Physical Abilities

The associate is required to stand, use hands and arms, and talk or hear on a regular basis. The associate must lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to focus.

Benefits

• Retention Bonus - $1000 after 6 months of employment
• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD& D, and Disability Insurance
• Paid child birth benefits up to 14 weeks
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time
• Benefits start after 30 days of employment

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at [e-mail].