Lab Technician

Lab Technician – Waukesha, WI Location: Waukesha, WI Pay: $24–27 per hour We are hiring for a Lab Technician in Waukesha, WI. This position contributes essential expertise to the certification of candidate gas standards, in compliance with established specifications. Responsibilities Conducts analysis for specialty gases and finished product testing; collaborates on scheduling of all products to be analyzed, proper storage, labeling and shipping. Leads and conducts analyses of gases using analytical instrumentation. Conducts production testing and quality control analysis of specialty gas mixtures and pure gases. Maintains accuracy of label control sheets and release labels. Develops, refines, and verifies validation of test methods. Fosters quality compliance with standard operating procedure manual requirements. Reviews production records and releases products for distribution. Prepares gas analysis certification reports for customer distribution. Coordinates with the supervisor concerning delivery schedules, product complaints and special product requests. Partners with the management team with regard to maintenance of health and safety and ISO quality programs. Required Qualifications Postsecondary courses in chemistry or related science and/or combination of college level courses in science or math. OR 1 year of experience in laboratory analysis in an industrial environment. Ability to read and comprehend Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). 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 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 add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent’s. Aptitude for high precision work. Good communication skills. Reliable appropriate transportation. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of analytical chemistry, instrumental analysis, spectroscopy, and statistical methods. Ability to coordinate efforts with multiple departments. Ability to work with others in a team environment to meet laboratory goals. 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. Benefits Airgas offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with company match; tuition assistance; paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; 14‑week paid parental leave; early access to benefits after 30 days of employment. Equal Employment Opportunity We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Airgas is an equal opportunity employer and a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. #J-18808-Ljbffr