Veterans Preferred – Laboratory Technician Position Available In Durham, North Carolina

Job Description:

Military Veterans are Encouraged to Apply. -R10064014 LaboratoryTechnician (Open)

Location:

Durham, NC (ASG) – Industrial spec gas How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? This position is primarily responsible for the analysis andcertification of specialty gases, in compliance with establishedspecifications. Performs analysis for specialty gases and finishedproduct testing; assists scheduling of all products to be analyzed,proper storage, labeling and shipping. Perform analyses of gases using analyticalinstrumentation. Performs routine production testing and quality controlanalysis of specialty gas mixtures and pure gases. Monitor quality compliance with standard operating proceduremanual requirements. Review production records and release products fordistribution. Prepare gas analysis certification reports for customerdistribution. Coordinates with supervisor concerning delivery schedules,product complaints and special product requests. Support management team with regard to maintenance of healthand safety and ISO quality programs. Monitoring lead times and effectively prioritizingworkloads. Assisting in the qualification and maintenance of laboratorystandards including proper inventory, labeling, documentation,storage, and presentation. Assisting in the set up and maintenance of laboratoryinstruments and keeping maintenance records for laboratoryinstruments per Airgas SOPs. Other duties as assigned. ________________________ Are you a MATCH? Associates degree in Chemistry or related field required or 1-3years of relevant experience in an industrial environment. Knowledge and understanding of analytical chemistry,instrumental analysis, spectroscopy and statisticalmethods. Ability to read and comprehend Safety Data Sheets(SDS). Ability to coordinate efforts with multipledepartments. Aptitude for high precision work. Ability to perform the essential functions of the LaboratoryTechnician. Ability to work with others in a team environment to meet theLaboratory goals. Ability to operate forklift and maintain forkliftcertifications. 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 instructionssuch as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions andprocedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information toco-workers and customers. Ability to effectively present information and respond toquestions from employees and/or customers. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety ofconcrete variables in situations where only limited standardizationexists. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units ofmeasure, using whole numbers, common fractions, anddecimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages. Ability to work all shifts; subject to all weatherconditions.

Physical Abilities:

The physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions. While performing the duties of this job, theassociate is required to meet the following physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularlyrequired to stand; use hands and arms; and talk or hear. Theassociate must lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific visionabilities required by this job include close vision, distancevision, color vision and ability to focus. ________________________ We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident notonly through our competitive compensation but also through acomprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, andvision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paidholidays for full-time employees. We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligibleAirgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth orplacement of children, including 14 weeks of paid child birthbenefit for birth mothers on leave, as well as paid parental leavebenefits for other associates. Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with companymatching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuitionfor employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program fordependent children. _________________________ Your differences enhance our performance At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusiveworkplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, ourcustomers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across theworld. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants,regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion,disability or any other protected characteristic. We stronglybelieve a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people toexpress their talent, both individually and collectively and ithelps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals,acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in achanging world. _________________________ Equal Employment Opportunity Information We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualifiedapplicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteranstatus, or any other protected characteristic. Please click here to view the EEO Know Your Rights poster and hereto view the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination poster. Airgas, anAir Liquide Company invites any applicant and/or employee to reviewthe Company’s written Affirmative Action Plan or Policy Statement.

This plan or policy statement is available for inspection uponrequest. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company and its group of companies does notdiscriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities and iscommitted to providing reasonable accommodations to the knowndisabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access tobenefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individualwith a disability and would like to request a reasonableaccommodation as part of the employment selection process, pleasecontact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com . _________________________ California Privacy Notice