Lab Technician - Lead

Linde Gas & Equipment; Alabama; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefit plan

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Additional compensation may vary

Job summary

A leading industrial gases company is seeking a Lab Technician - Lead to operate and maintain analytical instrumentation while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will possess an Associates Degree in a technical field, with prior experience in laboratory operations preferred. This role focuses on maintaining equipment functionality, documenting data accurately, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives. The position offers competitive pay and diverse benefits in a structured work environment.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in a technical field (Chemistry preferred).
• Experience in laboratory operations within a production plant environment.
• Hands-on GC maintenance and troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Hands on GC maintenance, method repair and development, and GC/gas systems troubleshooting experience preferred.
• In lieu of direct analytical experience, experience in specialty or electronic gas production operations qualified at a minimum of Process Technician I.
• Should be familiar with the analytical operations associated with liquefied or high- pressure gas products using a GC, FTIR, and process analyzers.
• Ability to support the department towards defined production and quality goals as well as an accelerated continuous improvement program
• Should have experience with SPC/SQC, or other statistical methods of quality measurement and Measurement Systems Analysis techniques
• Computer literacy and Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SAP
• Ability to plan and carry out laboratory schedules independently

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with lab operating procedures and ISO standards.
• Operate analytical instrumentation and document data.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Operate required analytical instrumentation (GCs, FTIRs, process analyzers, standard blenders, etc).
• Report problems with analytical instrumentation and assist in subsequent repair(s).
• Accurately input and document analytical data into all necessary analytical and plant process logs.
• Conforms to ISO 9001:2008 directives included but not limited to policy and procedures. Strictly adhere to all necessary calibration requirements within all lab operations
• Knowledge of cGMP covered processes regarding testing, documentation, and compliance.
• Through observation of work area(s), is alert to and avoid unsafe behaviors and conditions or other hazards. Reports any observed hazards to supervisor. Strictly adheres to all safety policies including, but not limited to HWP, ECP, and LOTO policies.
• Ensure compliance with the formalized written PPE program for all laboratory activities.
• Participate in ongoing continuous improvement initiatives of analytical process systems.
• Perform statistical analyses of processes as required to meet quality control standards.
• Support investigation of production defects and assist Quality Team in control of Non-conforming material.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Laboratory operations experience

Analytical instrumentation operation

Attention to safety protocols

Statistical analysis knowledge

Computer proficiency

Education

Associates Degree in a technical field

Tools

GCs

FTIRs

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc.

Lab Technician - Lead

Location: Cherokee, AL

What we offer you!

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefit plan (medical, dental, vision and more)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, PTO)
• Employee Discount Programs
• Career growth opportunities
• Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level

What you will be doing

• Must be willing and able to work in a highly structured work environment with regard to safe and consistent conformance to operating procedures and work practices.
• Ensure timely throughput of product through lab work queue.
• Comprehensive familiarity with the Lab Scope and all associated lab documentation and procedures.
• Operate required analytical instrumentation (GCs, FTIRs, process analyzers, standard blenders, etc).
• Report problems with analytical instrumentation and assist in subsequent repair(s).
• Accurately input and document analytical data into all necessary analytical and plant process logs.
• Conforms to ISO 9001:2008 directives included but not limited to policy and procedures. Strictly adhere to all necessary calibration requirements within all lab operations
• Knowledge of cGMP covered processes regarding testing, documentation, and compliance.
• Through observation of work area(s), is alert to and avoid unsafe behaviors and conditions or other hazards. Reports any observed hazards to supervisor. Strictly adheres to all safety policies including, but not limited to HWP, ECP, and LOTO policies.
• Ensure compliance with the formalized written PPE program for all laboratory activities.
• Participate in ongoing continuous improvement initiatives of analytical process systems.
• Perform statistical analyses of processes as required to meet quality control standards.
• Support investigation of production defects and assist Quality Team in control of Non-conforming material.
• Other duties as assigned

What makes you great

• Associates Degree in a technical field (Chemistry preferred).
• Experience in laboratory operations within a production plant environment in a quality assurance function preferred.
• Experience with formalized analytical validation programs is desired, as is the knowledge of hazardous materials.
• Hands on GC maintenance, method repair and development, and GC/gas systems troubleshooting experience preferred.
• In lieu of direct analytical experience, experience in specialty or electronic gas production operations qualified at a minimum of Process Technician I.
• Should be familiar with the analytical operations associated with liquefied or high- pressure gas products using a GC, FTIR, and process analyzers.
• Ability to support the department towards defined production and quality goals as well as an accelerated continuous improvement program
• Should have experience with SPC/SQC, or other statistical methods of quality measurement and Measurement Systems Analysis techniques
• Computer literacy and Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SAP
• Ability to plan and carry out laboratory schedules independently

Why you will enjoy working with us

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2025 sales of $33 billion.

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. (LG&E) is part of the largest Welding, Industrial, Medical, and Specialty Gases companies in the U.S. We carry a comprehensive selection of industrial gases, such as oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and carbon dioxide, etc. LG&E has an extensive network of production plants, retail stores, distribution centers, and customer service locations with a focus on making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful by helping to sustain and protect our planet.

For more information about the company, please visit our website.

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.

Primary Location

Alabama-Cherokee

Schedule

Full-time

Job

Operations

Unposting Date

Ongoing