Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician (Open) – R

Location:

Durham, NC (ASG) – Industrial spec gas

This position is a key contributor to the analysis and certification of specialty gases, in alignment with established specifications. Performs analysis for specialty gases and finished product testing; assists scheduling of all products to be analyzed, proper storage, labeling and shipping. Performs analyses of gases using analytical instrumentation.

• Performs routine production testing and quality control analysis of specialty gas mixtures and pure gases.
• Monitors quality alignment with standard operating procedure manual requirements.
• Reviews production records and releases products for distribution. Prepares gas analysis certification reports for customer distribution.
• Coordinates with supervisor concerning delivery schedules, product complaints and special product requests.
• Supports management team with health and safety and ISO quality programs maintenance.
• Monitors lead times and collaborates to prioritize workloads.
• Collaborates in the qualification and maintenance of laboratory standards including proper inventory, labeling, documentation, storage, presentation. Sets up and maintains laboratory instruments and keeps maintenance records per SOPs.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Associate’s 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.
• Teamwork skills to meet laboratory goals.
• Forklift operation and maintenance certification.
• Ability to follow directions, make decisions, be reliable.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) or equivalent.
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret complex instructions such as safety rules and maintenance manuals. Ability to present information to co‑workers and customers.
• Ability to solve practical problems in limited standardization contexts.
• Mathematical skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division in all units of measure including common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, percentages.
• Will work all shifts; subject to weather conditions.

Requires standing, use of hands and arms, speaking/hearing. Must lift or move up to 50 pounds. Requires close, distance, and color vision with ability to focus.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program, pre‑tax commuter benefits, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral leave, paid holidays for eligible full‑time employees. 401(k) plan with company match, tuition reimbursement, discounted tuition for dependents, and Airgas Scholarship Program.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Airgas is a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations.