Laboratory Chemist

Volunteer Welding Supply Inc; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k with company matching

Stable industry

Job summary

Gas Innovations in Houston, TX is seeking a Laboratory Chemist to deliver accurate, timely analytical results that allow production to release products with confidence.

You will operate GC and detectors, develop methods, maintain records, prepare COAs, and collaborate with production to prioritize testing based on customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or another related Science discipline.
• Previous laboratory experience preferred, particularly within the industrial gas, specialty gas, petrochemical, chemical manufacturing, or analytical testing industries.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Computer proficiency and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple analytical priorities in a production environment.
• Experience with gas chromatography, FID, TCD, PDHID, PFPD detectors, calibration standards, method development, high-purity gas analysis, or ISO-based quality systems is highly preferred.
• Experience performing moisture analysis in gases or liquids using approved instrumentation is highly preferred.
• Understanding of laboratory and industrial liquid and vapor sampling a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of specialty gas products and raw materials.
• Operate analytical instrumentation, including Gas Chromatographs (GC), FID, TCD, and other applicable laboratory equipment.
• Analyze finished products to verify compliance with customer specifications and internal quality requirements.
• Review analytical data and determine product acceptance or required corrective action.
• Prepare and verify Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and laboratory documentation.
• Develop, maintain, and follow analytical methods and laboratory procedures.
• Perform calibration, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and basic repairs of laboratory instrumentation.
• Prepare and maintain calibration standards and reference materials.
• Support the analysis of specialty gases, including hydrocarbons, permanent gases, reactive gases, and high-purity products.
• Investigate out-of-specification results and assist with root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and ensure traceability of analytical results.
• Work closely with production personnel to prioritize testing based on production and customer requirements.
• Maintain laboratory inventory, including standards, gases, supplies, and replacement parts.
• Follow all company safety procedures when handling compressed gases, hazardous materials, and laboratory chemicals.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory.
• Assist with quality audits, nonconformances, corrective actions, and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Perform additional laboratory and quality-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related Science

Tools

Gas Chromatographs

FID detector

TCD detector

PDHID detector

PFPD detector

Job description

Are you an analytical laboratory chemist looking for a role where you can make an immediate impact with a world leader that supplies specialty gas solutions that are in demand regardless of the state of the economy? Enjoy excellent benefits, competitive compensation, and room to advance in your career.

Make your mark with a company that values you, invests in your future, and is constantly growing.

Gas Innovations, a world leading provider of high purity hydrocarbons in the refrigerant, pharmaceutical, industrial, electronics, and agricultural chemical industries, is seeking a Laboratory Chemist to join their team in Houston, TX.

If you have your bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or another related science discipline and strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail, Gas Innovations wants to hear from you! Experience with gas chromatography, FID/TCD/PDHID/PFPD detectors, calibration standards, method development, high-purity gas analysis, or ISO-based quality systems is highly preferred.

This is a critical role where you will be expected to provide accurate, reliable, and timely analytical results that allow production to release products with confidence. The position requires a high level of accountability as laboratory results directly affect product quality, customer requirements, production schedules, and shipment timelines.

Why Lab Chemists join the Gas Innovations team:

• Great benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401k with company matching!
• Stable and recession-resistant industry: Our high purity hydrocarbons and other industrial gases will always be essential to the diverse group of industries we support such as refrigeration, pharmaceutical, industrial, electronics, agricultural chemical, and more!
• Competitive salary, based upon your experience and background.
• Desirable Monday – Friday schedule.
• Grow your skillset and gain knowledge about a highly in-demand industry.
• Experience the best of both worlds working for a local business that is a world leader in their industry!

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or another related Science discipline.
• Previous laboratory experience preferred, particularly within the industrial gas, specialty gas, petrochemical, chemical manufacturing, or analytical testing industries.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Computer proficiency and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple analytical priorities in a production environment.
• Experience with gas chromatography, FID, TCD, PDHID, PFPD detectors, calibration standards, method development, high-purity gas analysis, or ISO-based quality systems is highly preferred.
• Experience performing moisture analysis in gases or liquids using approved instrumentation is highly preferred.
• Understanding of laboratory and industrial liquid and vapor sampling a plus.

Essential duties/responsibilities:

• Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of specialty gas products and raw materials.
• Operate analytical instrumentation, including Gas Chromatographs (GC), FID, TCD, and other applicable laboratory equipment.
• Analyze finished products to verify compliance with customer specifications and internal quality requirements.
• Review analytical data and determine product acceptance or required corrective action.
• Prepare and verify Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and laboratory documentation.
• Develop, maintain, and follow analytical methods and laboratory procedures.
• Perform calibration, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and basic repairs of laboratory instrumentation.
• Prepare and maintain calibration standards and reference materials.
• Support the analysis of specialty gases, including hydrocarbons, permanent gases, reactive gases, and high-purity products.
• Investigate out-of-specification results and assist with root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and ensure traceability of analytical results.
• Work closely with production personnel to prioritize testing based on production and customer requirements.
• Maintain laboratory inventory, including standards, gases, supplies, and replacement parts.
• Follow all company safety procedures when handling compressed gases, hazardous materials, and laboratory chemicals.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory.
• Assist with quality audits, nonconformances, corrective actions, and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Perform additional laboratory and quality-related duties as assigned.

About the Company:

Gas Innovations has become a world leading provider of high purity hydrocarbons in the refrigerant, pharmaceutical, industrial, electronics, and agricultural chemical industries. Ancillary services and products offered are technical consultation, equipment and turnkey logistics to satisfy your business needs by being strategically located at the Port of Houston.

Gas Innovations is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.