Specialty Gas FillerAnalyzer (Lab Analyst)

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How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW

• Performs cylinder analyses & ensures compliance in accordance with the National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ISO Department of Transportation (DOT) and Safety Management System (SMS) objectives.

• Calculates to produce mixtures to meet required production tolerances and documents analytical results. Makes flammable/oxidizer calculations where necessary to ensure that a mixture can be safely made.

• Selects cylinders and valve combinations to ensure compatibility with the mix and compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Performs analyses of gas mixtures related to composition and compliance with production and analytical tolerances investigating any discrepancies. Performs analysis on samples of pure gases to determine levels of impurities and comparison with Airgas specifications to determine whether the sample passes or fails.

• Calculates and documents analytical results.

• Operates control panels containing valves and pressure gauges and scales to accurately measure components into cylinders.

• Blends a full range of components including flammable gases corrosive materials toxic materials and liquefiable components.

• Provides customers with the highest level of service by ensuring that all special product requests are met.

• Provides technical support to production lab by validating standards and performing intermediate analyses as needed.

• Completes all necessary documentation to accurately record all production actions.

• Supports all safety standards in the production of cylinder gases including assisting with internal industrial medical and specialty gas audits as directed by manager. Complies with company guidelines and procedures as well as government regulations relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials/cylinder gases including loading methods loading for safety availability of cylinders and weight distribution.

• Maintains a positive and productive work environment through active participation in laboratory meetings and assigned team activities.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Are you a MATCH

Required Qualifications:

• High school degree or GED required.

• A minimum of 1 year of related technical lieu of specific industry experience may accept an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Prefer prior technical experience with compressed/welding gases gas analysis and gas lab equipment.

• Mechanical aptitude.

• Ability to work flexible schedule to meet management requirements and customer expectations.

• Demonstrated knowledge of addition subtraction multiplication and division in all units of measure using whole numbers fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate ratios and percent.

• Self-starter; self-motivated; well organized; ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.

• Must be able to safely drive a forklift.

• Will be required to move / transport materials weighing up to 60 pounds and move up to 125 pounds with the aid of material handling equipment which may require frequent bending twisting and reaching motions.

• Requires both indoor & outdoor environments in various seasonal weather conditions. Must be able to work in temperatures ranging from -10 to over 100 degrees.

• Work environment may contain loud noises and odors that may last for long periods of time or on a continual basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a Science Chemistry or related degree field strongly preferred.

• Prior experience utilizing SAP preferred.

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.

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.

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 18000 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 66500 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 turn youll find a welcoming workplace where youre valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career whatever path you choose.

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

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