Laboratory Technician - Matheson : Job Details

Founded in 1927, MATHESON is one of the largest compressed gas providers in the world. MATHESON provides everything from onsite air separation plants to portable gas cylinders and all the services required to support these products and customer applications. We offer semiconductor, medical, welding, bulk, and cylinder gases for customers across the country and around the world. MATHESON has over 300 locations and more than 4,500 employees in the U.S.

MATHESON Offers:

• Full benefits! Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid holidays, floating holidays, vacation time, & sick days
• 401(k) program with company match!
• And much more!

Position 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:

• 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.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's degree in chemistry from a four-year college or university.

One to two years related experience and/or training in laboratory environment; or

Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Environment:

• The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock (e.g. testing equipment).
• The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, and explosives (e.g. gases).
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud (e.g. warehouse).

Other Skills and Abilities:

Ability to work independently as well as with others.

Knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Access, Windows, and Business System functions.

Knowledge of analytical testing equipment and specialty gases.

MATHESON is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.