Laboratory Technician II

Air Liquide; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays, vacation, sick time

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

Air Liquide in Fremont, CA is seeking a Laboratory Technician II to support analytical work in Balazs Nanoanalysis labs. The role includes sample handling, routine analysis, and safe lab practices in a collaborative team.

The candidate should have a chemistry background (BS/Associate or equivalent experience) and be able to work under pressure, lift loads, and use LIMS and office tools. On-site role with a strong benefits package starts on day one.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry or similar science with 1–2 years experience or an associate degree with 2–3 years experience or HS diploma with 3–5 years industrial lab experience.
• Ability to work in a team with good written and spoken communication.
• Maintain safety culture and follow lab safety practices and trainings.
• Provide support to other lab areas as needed and demonstrate good problem solving and initiative.
• Proficiency with computer tools such as LIMS and office applications.

Responsibilities

• Sample receipt, log in and data entry into LIMS.
• Delivery and transport of samples between labs as required.
• Assist with sample prep and routine analysis, including wet chemistry.
• Prepare reagents and standards for analysis.
• Handle labware and wafer cleaning for trace metals.
• Prepare witness wafer kits for customers and assist with packaging for returns.
• Follow SOPs and lab safety and quality requirements.
• Engage in ongoing training and maintain 6S in the lab.
• Communicate with commercial, other lab groups and customers.
• Update lab manager on activities and participate in continuous improvement.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Safety culture

LIMS knowledge

Excel

Education

BS in Chemistry or related science

Associate degree in Chemistry or related science

High school diploma with lab experience

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Docs

Slides

Job description

R10093813 Laboratory Technician II (Open) Location:

Fremont, CA - 46409 Landing Pkwy - Laboratory & analysis - Balazs Air Liquide Electronics innovative electronic materials respond to increasingly challenging customer demands for improved mobility, connectivity, computing power and energy consumption. We offer ultra pure carrier gases, a wide range of specialty gases and advanced precursor molecules, enabling equipment for safe distribution, purification and on-line purity control. On site, manufacturers rely on our expertise in providing full management of these gases, advanced molecules and equipment and in helping to continuously improve production processes.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.

At Air Liquide, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.

Air Liquide is Hiring for a Laboratory Technician II in Fremont, CA!

We are looking for you!

Pay: $30.00-32.00 per hour

• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Air Liquide offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.


• Support for Parents: We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.


• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.


• Early Access: Your benefits start day 1.

Balazs Nanoanalysis is a contract analytical laboratory owned by Air Liquide Electronics is world-wide leader in supplying gases, specialty chemicals and services to a wide variety of industries.

Balazs Nanoanalysis operates analytical labs around the world serving both internal and external clients. We support clients in a wide array of industries including semiconductor, biotechnology, aerospace/defense industry, solar, energy storage, automotive and many others. Our highly-skilled chemists assist other scientists and engineers from companies in these fields to support a wide array of activities such as quality assurance, contamination studies, R&D and failure analysis.

• Sample receipt, log in and data entry into the laboratory information management system in a timely and accurate manner.


• Delivery and transportation of samples between the labs as required.


• Contributing to sample preparation and routine analysis, including wet chemistry techniques.


• Prepare reagents to be used for analysis.


• Prepare standards to be used for analysis.


• Handle bottle, glassware, plasticware, and silicon wafer cleaning for trace metals.


• Prepare witness wafer kits for customers.


• Assist with sample packaging for returns.


• Follow all SOPs and lab safety and quality requirements.


• Engage in ongoing training and foster a safe working environment.


• Understand and follow safe handling procedures for hazardous chemicals.


• Work collaboratively with team members on analyses as required.


• Communicate internally with the commercial team, other lab groups, and with customers.


• Updates the laboratory manager and supervisor on activities in the lab.


• Participates in continuous improvement efforts within the lab on improved methods and method development.


• Maintain 6S in the laboratory.


• Align with the established Quality System and help identify areas for quality enhancement.


• Support sampling at client’s facility as assigned and collaborate on additional team initiatives as needed.

Are you a MATCH?

Requirements

• BS in Chemistry or Similar Science with 1-2 years experience OR Associate Degree in Chemistry or Similar Science with 2-3 years experience OR High School Diploma with 3-5 years industrial laboratory experience


• Ability to work in a team environment with good communication skills (both written and spoken).


• Work safely at all times and ensure a safety culture and a safe working environment in the laboratory.


• Administer safe laboratory practices, and keep all related safety trainings up to date.


• Must be able to provide support to other laboratory areas as needed.


• Must have good problem solving skills, take initiative and be self-motivated.


• Must be able to work under pressure and pivot on short notice.


• Proficient in computer skills such as LIMS, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Docs, Slides, etc.


• Must be able to lift heavy loads (+50 lbs) with the assistance of others.


• Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.