Specialty Gas Lab Analyst Job in Salt Lake City, Utah US
Specialty Gas Lab Analyst
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This position is responsible for conducting the analysis of pure and mixed gases to determine compliance with Airgas and customer specifications. Extracts and measures samples of gases to determine levels of impurities and passes or fails gases based upon set standards. Completes all necessary documentation to accurately record all gas analysis required by SOP's and safety regulations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
* Performs and documents analysis on gases to determine contents and compare to set standards for Airgas and customer specifications.
* Compares analytical results with calculated gravimetric result to determine acceptable agreements and investigate discrepancies.
* Prioritizes and organizes work plan to maximize production of testing.
* Maintains Gas Lab instruments and equipment.
* Performs all duties in accordance with Airgas Specialty Gas SOP's and Safety rules.
* Contributes to overall good housekeeping in lab area.
* Makes calculations involving premixes in order to obtain the necessary tolerances.
* Make flammable/oxidizer calculations when necessary to ensure that a mixture can be made safely.
Other Duties as Required: This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of this position. Incumbents are expected to follow any other reasonable instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor. Performance of this job in a safe manner and in keeping with established Airgas policies is a condition of employment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
* High School diploma or GED.
* Preferred BS Degree with Chemistry or related science field.
* Minimum 1 year Gas Chromatograph experience.
* Computer experience with Microsoft Office and related products.
* Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
* Ability to routinely lift 25-50 lbs. Frequent bending and prolonged standing or sitting.
* Must be able to work occasional overtime, when necessary.
* Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.
* If internal, must not have any written disciplinary actions within previous 90 days.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel, operate a PC; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving laboratory machine parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
