Lab Technician

SUMMARY

Conducts research, analysis, synthesis, and experimentation on gases, for such purposes as product and process development and application, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and improvement of analytical methodologies by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists with developing formulas, processes, and methods for solution of technical problems and testing procedures.

• Analyzes gases to test for purity of gas or proper mixture.

• Performs research on manufactured products to develop and improve products.

• Performs research into composition, structure, properties, relationships, and reactions of matter.

• Prepares standards and specifications for processes, products, and tests.

• Performs routine maintenance and calibration on analytical equipment.

• Calculates, prepares, and fills medical and specialty gas mixtures using partial pressure and gravimetric techniques.

• Completes statistical analysis of all testing.

• Maintains Cylinder Fill Record program and files.

• Maintains and distributes Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS sheets) for each location.

• Maintains, cleans, and sterilizes laboratory equipment and instruments.

• Prepares Certificates of Conformance and Analysis for specifications of gases according to gas code and distributes as requested.

• Orders and inventories materials in order to maintain supplies.

• Responsible for quality assurance of products.

• Participates in all required safety activities such as meetings, monthly expectations, and safety committee meetings.

• Assists with other Specialty Gas department duties when needed.

LOCATION AND HOURS OF WORK  Typical hours for this position are 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday at MATHESON's Cylinder Distribution facility located in Waverly, NE.  This is a Full-time position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS  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 preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Major in Chemistry from four-year college or university;
• One to two years related experience and/or training in laboratory environment; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to write reports, speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
• Ability to effectively present information to customers, clients, managers and employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, algebra, and advanced statistical theory.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.,) in its most difficult phases.
• Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables