Senior Laboratory Analyst

R10065548 Senior Laboratory Analyst (Open) Location: Plumsteadville, PA (SGHCLS) - Healthcare - Industrial spec gas How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? Assist the Lab Manager with the responsibility of all day-to-day laboratory operations including analyzing specialty gas mixtures using various gas analysis methods. Basic duties include maintaining instrumentation, developing analytical methods, refining and improving current techniques, troubleshooting processes, documenting results, and training personnel. Assists in coordinating activities and workloads among technicians as directed by the manager. Reflects the policies, ethics, and safety culture of the company in a leadership role. In particular, you will: ● Ensure compliance with applicable ISO quality standards. ● Provide input for quality corrective and preventive actions. ● Provide input for complaint investigation. ● Assist with investigation of non-conformances. ● Troubleshoot analytical methods and instrument operation in an immediate and accurate manner. ● Serve as Technical Manager for the laboratory and provide technical assistance to plant personnel as necessary. ● Coordinate with supervisor concerning delivery schedules, product complaints and special product requests. ● Enforce quality and safety policies within the laboratory. ● Perform routine production testing and quality control analysis of specialty gas mixtures and pure gases. ● Analyze specialty gas mixtures, both gases and liquids, using gas chromatography and process analyzers. ● Analyze raw materials, both liquids and gases, for impurities and effectively recording and reporting the results. ● Prepare gas analysis certification reports for customer distribution. ● Review and approve analytical results, certificates of analysis and associated documentation per Airgas SOPs and customer requirements. ● Monitor lead times and effectively prioritize workloads. ● Assist in the qualification and maintenance of laboratory standards including proper inventory, labeling, documentation, storage, and presentation. ● Assist in the set up and maintenance of laboratory instruments and keeping maintenance records for laboratory instruments per Airgas SOPs. ● Lead team member on special projects. ● Other duties as assigned. ________________________ Are you a MATCH? 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 required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: ● Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field required or 5-10 years of relevant experience. ● Knowledge and understanding of analytical chemistry, instrumental analysis, spectroscopy and statistical methods. ● Ability to read and comprehend Safety Data Sheets (SDS). ● Ability to coordinate efforts with multiple departments. ● Aptitude for high precision work. ● Ability to perform the essential functions of the Senior Laboratory Analyst. ● Ability to work with others in a team environment to meet the Laboratory goals. ● Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) or equivalent software. ● 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 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 understand statistics and advanced mathematical equations. ________________________ 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, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees. We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children, including 14 weeks of paid child birth benefit for birth mothers on leave, as well as paid parental leave benefits for other associates. Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children. _________________________ Your differences enhance our performance At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive 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. _________________________ Equal Employment Opportunity Information We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Please click here to view the EEO Know Your Rights poster and here to view the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination poster. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company’s written Affirmative Action Plan or Policy Statement. This plan or policy statement is available for inspection upon request. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company and its group of companies 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. _________________________ California Privacy Notice 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. We want to ensure a safe experience for everyone interested in joining Airgas. Please be aware of fraudulent job offers that are circulating, falsely using the Airgas name and brand. 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