Lab Technician - Joliet, IL

Nippon Sanso Matheson; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Nippon Sanso Matheson in Joliet, IL is seeking an experienced Lab Technician to perform routine maintenance and calibration on analytical equipment, and to prepare gas mixtures using precise techniques.

Candidates should have a BS in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or substantial analytical experience, plus QA lab exposure, solid math and computer skills, and fluent English. This role requires meticulous documentation to meet local, state, and federal guidelines and ensure product purity.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, or 10 years of analytical experience.
• Experience in a quality assurance laboratory and familiarity with analytical gas techniques.
• Strong math and computer skills.
• Fluent reading, writing and speaking of English.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine maintenance and calibration on analytical equipment.
• Calculates, prepares, and fills medical and specialty gas mixtures and purities using partial pressure and gravimetric techniques.
• Analyzes products for purity conformance to specifications.
• Processes cylinders for shipment, including painting, labeling, and preparing certificates of analysis.
• Maintains quality control records and documentation to comply with regulations.
• Tests and certifies incoming raw materials for production.
• Cylinder handling and loading as required.
• Participates in safety activities and maintains a safe work environment.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Quality assurance

Math skills

Computer skills

Education

BS in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Lab Technician - Joliet, IL

Matheson Tri-Gas, a supplier of industrial and specialty gases and gas handling equipment in the United States is seeking an experienced Lab Tech for our Joliet, IL location.

Wage $0-$34 per hour

Position Accountabilities

• Performs routine maintenance and calibration on analytical equipment.
• Calculates, prepares, and fills medical and specialty gas mixtures and pures using partial pressure and gravimetric techniques.
• Analyzes products for purity conformance to specifications.
• Processes cylinder for shipment, including painting, labeling, and preparing certificates of analysis.
• Maintains all quality control records and other required documentation in order to comply with company, local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations.
• Test and certify incoming raw materials for production.
• Cylinder handling and loading as required.
• Participate in all required safety activities and maintain a safe work environment

Education/Experience/Technological Knowledge

• BS in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or 10 years of analytical experience.
• Candidate should have experience working in a quality assurance laboratory capacity and be familiar with analytical gas techniques.
• Must have solid math and computer skills
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English.

Nippon Sanso Matheson is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC.. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability.