What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technician II position at Air Liquide USA LLC?
Air Liquide Electronics innovative electronic materials respond to increasingly challenging customer demands for improved mobility, connectivity, computing power and energy consumption. We offer ultra pure carrier gases, a wide range of specialty gases and advanced precursor molecules, enabling equipment for safe distribution, purification and on-line purity control. On site, manufacturers rely on our expertise in providing full management of these gases, advanced molecules and equipment and in helping to continuously improve production processes.
Balazs Nanoanalysis is a contract analytical laboratory owned by Air Liquide Electronics is world-wide leader in supplying gases, specialty chemicals and services to a wide variety of industries. Balazs Nanoanalysis operates analytical labs around the world serving both internal and external clients. We support clients in a wide array of industries including semiconductor, biotechnology, aerospace/defense industry, solar, energy storage, automotive and many others. Our highly-skilled chemists assist other scientists and engineers from companies in these fields to support a wide array of activities such as quality assurance, contamination studies, R&D and failure analysis.
The Laboratory Technician will be responsible for trace and trace elemental analyses of Electronics Specialty Gases, supporting customers in the semiconductor industry.
Responsibilities
Ensure safe completion of all tasks and keeping all related training up to date.
High volume analysis of semiconductor grade gases for trace impurities by use of GC, FTIR and other analytical instrumentation.
Participate in other analyses as assigned to the analytical laboratory.
Perform calibration and selected preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment.
Communicate test results in a timely fashion matter to support the manufacturing process.
Interpretations of analytical data and report generation.
Participate in the documentation of quality control standards and analytical results.
Cross-train on a variety of analytical lab tests (product performance tests, GC, FTIR, etc.)
Responsible for the documentation of quality control standards and analytical results.
Active participation in optimization of sample cycle time and continuous laboratory improvements.
Work with laboratory personnel and contacts to ensure supplies are maintained and instrument maintenance is appropriate for the laboratory.
Requirements
Associate's Degree in Chemistry or other related field
1 year of analytical lab experience.
Prior experience in Gas Chromatography, FTIR and Compressed gas cylinders analysis is preferred.
Must be able to work 2nd shift, some holidays & weekends as needed.
Ability to work in a chemical hazardous environment
Ability to be fittest for different types of air respirators
Expected to join the site Emergency Response Team
Proficient in computer skills such as LIMS, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Google platform, and spotfire or other SPC graphing tools is a plus.
Ability to be flexible and to switch tasks according to customer needs and priorities.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Good computer skills are required (analytical instrumentation software, Word, Excel, etc.)
Must be able to work in a team environment with good communication skills
Must have initiative and be self-motivated.
Good organizational and record keeping skills.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
The hourly rate range for this position in Pennsylvania is $26.00 to $28.00
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
For more information you can go to Air Liquide Benefit Offerings
The candidate must have valid unrestricted employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Our Differences make our Performance
At Air Liquide, we are committed to build 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 background. 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.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Everyone will be considered for employment, promotions, transfers, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental handicap, age, Vietnam era veteran status, disabled veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law.
