Laboratory Technician

R10102663 Laboratory Technician (Open)

Location:

La Porte, TX - Miller Cut-Off Rd - Industrial spec gas - Hydrocarbon Mix Plant

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Airgas Specialty Gases, an Air Liquide company, the nation's leading single-source supplier of gases, welding and safety products is seeking a Lab Technician in LaPorte, TX.
Known locally and nationwide, our distribution network serves more than one million customers of all sizes with a broad offering of top-quality products and unmatched expertise.

JOB SUMMARY:
Analyzing petroleum and hydrocarbon mixtures using gas chromatography, particularly Agilent instruments, with integration software such as Chemstation and EZChrom. This is a night shift position working between the hours of 8 PM to 6 AM.

JOB TITLE: Lab Technician 1 – Night Shift

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintaining safety as a top working priority and always complying to the safety rules.

• Continuously checking cylinders, equipment, surroundings, and individuals for possible unsafe conditions.

• Analyzing multicomponent hydrocarbon mixtures, both gaseous and liquids, using gas chromatography per Airgas SOPs.

• Accurately documenting all analytical results per Airgas SOPs in a clear, comprehensive, interpretable manner.

• Reviewing and approving analytical results, certificates of analysis, and associated documentation per Airgas SOPs and customer requirements.

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Are you a MATCH?

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelors degree in Chemistry or related Science and or combination of college level courses in Science, Math and/or 3-5 years experience in laboratory analysis in an industrial environment.
• 1 to 3 years of experience using gas chromatography.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Understanding the basic theory of gas chromatography.

• Multitasking/Operating several instruments at one time.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret procedures, instructions and lab results. This includes safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and standard operating procedures.

• Ability to effectively present and communicate information to co-workers.

• Demonstrate an eagerness to learn, being inquisitive, displaying a thirst for knowledge, having an inquiring mind and being goal oriented.

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the Gas Chromatographer.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

• Able to save and maintain electronic files.

COMMUNICATION and/or CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS:

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

• Ability to write routine business reports and business correspondence in English.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees and/or customers.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals using the English language.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Mathematical skills relevant to the technical application.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The USES category for this position is sedentary. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, talk or hear, and taste or smell. The associate frequently is required to stand and walk. The associate is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The associate must regularly move more than 125 pounds with the aid of material handling equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to moving office machines and mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

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Benefits

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.

Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

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Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

At Airgas, we are committed to building a 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 race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. 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.

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About Airgas 

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions. 

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Information
 

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, an Air Liquide Company 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 to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.

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