Lab Technician I

Linde plc; Alpha (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. in Alpha, NJ, United States is seeking a lab technician to join a highly structured lab environment on 2nd shift. You will work with ICP-MS, GC, FTIR and blenders, ensuring strict adherence to SOPs and safety protocols.

You will make independent decisions based on analytical results and document data in process logs, while supporting calibration and ISO 9001 compliance. Associates degree required; SAP and MS Office proficiency are expected, with QA experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in a technical field required.
• Preferred lab or production plant QA experience.
• Ability to work under respirator use.
• Proficient with SAP and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Maintain strict SOPs, safety protocols, and standardized work practices.
• Analyze results and ensure timely throughput of lab products.
• Operate ICP-MS, GC, FTIR, and blending equipment.
• Document data in process logs and report issues.
• Support calibration, documentation, and ISO 9001 compliance.

Skills

SAP

MS Office

Laboratory experience

Quality assurance

Education

Associate degree in a technical field

Tools

ICP-MS

GC

FTIR

Blenders

Analytical instrumentation

Job description

Alpha, NJ, United States | Work Schedule: 2nd Shift

What you will enjoy doing*

• In this position you will work in a highly structured laboratory environment, ensuring strict adherence to operating procedures, safety protocols and standardized work practices
• You will make independent decisions based on analytical results and ensure timely throughput of products through the lab work queue
• Demonstrate familiarity with laboratory scope, documentation requirements, and established procedures
• You will operate analytical instrumentation such as ICP-MS, GC’s, FTIR’s, and standard blenders
• Report instrumentation issues and assist in troubleshooting and minor repair activities as needed
• Accurately record and document analytical data in process logs
• You will comply with ISO 9001:2008 directives, adhering to calibration, documentation and safety requirements

What makes you great

• You are fit to perform duties where respirators are required
• Associates Degree in a technical field is required at minimum
• Preferred experience in laboratory or operations within a production plant environment, especially in quality assurance related functions
• Demonstrated ability to support the department towards defined production and quality goals as well as an accelerated continuous improvement program
• Computer literacy and Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SAP are required
• You have the ability to plan, prioritize, and execute laboratory schedules independently while maintaining accuracy and compliance

Why you will love working with us

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2025 sales of $34 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain, decarbonize and protect our planet.

Linde serves a variety of end markets such as chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining. Linde’s industrial gases and technologies are used in countless applications, enabling space exploration and launch technologies, delivering ultra-high-purity and specialty gases for semiconductor manufacturing, providing life-saving medical oxygen and enabling clean hydrogen production and carbon capture to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer growth, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

What we offer you!

At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you’re looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.

Linde offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day!

Pay range: $21.63 - $31.73 hourly

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.

*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.