Specialty Gas Lab Technician — Analysis & Certification

Socket.dev; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Airgas in La Porte, TX is hiring a Lab Technician to perform gas analyses, maintain quality records, and support production with precise analytical work. The role involves testing specialty gas mixtures, maintaining lab standards, and collaborating with production and leadership to meet delivery schedules.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in chemistry or related field (or 1–3 years in industry), plus experience with analytical instruments and safety data sheets.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 1–3 years in an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of analytical chemistry, instrumental analysis, spectroscopy and statistics.
• Ability to read Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses of gases using analytical instrumentation.
• Support quality care and analysis for specialty gas mixtures and pure gases.
• Follow SOPs and ensure accurate records for distribution.
• Prepare clear gas analysis certification reports for customers.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

SDS understanding

Microsoft Office

Team communication

Safety compliance

Education

Associate degree in Chemistry or related field

Job description

Airgas in La Porte, TX is hiring a Lab Technician to perform gas analyses, maintain quality records, and support production with precise analytical work. The role involves testing specialty gas mixtures, maintaining lab standards, and collaborating with production and leadership to meet delivery schedules.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in chemistry or related field (or 1–3 years in industry), plus experience with analytical instruments and safety data sheets.