Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician – Durham, NC (ASG)

Open position for the analysis and certification of specialty gases in alignment with established specifications.

• Perform analysis for specialty gases and finished product testing; assist scheduling of all products to be analyzed, proper storage, labeling and shipping.
• Perform analyses of gases using analytical instrumentation.
• Perform routine production testing and quality control analysis of specialty gas mixtures and pure gases.
• Monitor quality alignment with standard operating procedure manual requirements.
• Review production records and release products for distribution.
• Prepare gas analysis certification reports for customer distribution.
• Coordinate with supervisor concerning delivery schedules, product complaints and special product requests.
• Support management team with regard to maintenance of health and safety and ISO quality programs.
• Monitor lead times and collaboratively prioritize workloads.
• Collaborate in the qualification and maintenance of laboratory standards including proper inventory, labeling, documentation, storage, and presentation.
• Collaborate in the set up and maintenance of laboratory instruments and keep maintenance records for laboratory instruments per Airgas SOPs.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Associate degree in Chemistry or related field required or 1‑3 years of relevant experience in an industrial environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of analytical chemistry, instrumental analysis, spectroscopy and statistical methods.
• Ability to read and comprehend Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Ability to coordinate efforts with multiple departments.
• Aptitude for high precision work.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the Laboratory Technician.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment to meet the Laboratory goals.
• Ability to operate forklift and maintain forklift certifications.
• Ability to follow directions, make decisions, work in a team, and be reliable.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) or equivalent software.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex instructions such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information to co‑workers and customers.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Basic arithmetic skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, rates, ratios, percentages).
• Ability to work all shifts; subject to all weather conditions.

The role requires the associate to stand, use hands and arms, talk or hear regularly, and lift or move up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to focus.

Comprehensive family benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability Insurance, 401(k) with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick time, and up to 14‑week paid child‑birth benefits.

Airgas is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other protected characteristic. Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations.