Lab Technician

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc.

Laboratory Technician

Location: Austin, TX

Linde is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our team located in Austin, TX.

What we offer you!

• Competitive pay

• Comprehensive benefit plan (medical, dental, vision and more)

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, PTO)

• Employee Discount Programs

• Career growth opportunities

• Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level

Cylinder Processor - Laboratory Technician

* Operate, calibrate, and maintain analytical instruments (GCs, FTIRs, process analyzers, scales, vacuum pumps, compressors, etc.).

* Perform routine and non-routine analytical testing on pure and mixed gases, raw materials, and production samples per SOPs, GMPs, and FDA requirements.

* Determine pass/fail status of samples and verify mixtures meet customer specifications.

* Troubleshoot analytical issues and assist with repairs.

* Support investigations of non-conforming product and assist Quality in defect resolution.

* Generate and maintain calibration records, test data, and QC documentation (electronic and hard copy).

* Produce Certificates of Analysis and product labels based on verified results.

* Complete and maintain FDA medical gas paperwork and assist in evaluating medical gases for release.

* Inspect cylinders before and after filling (visual, odor, physical, safety checks).

* Fill cylinders by pressure or weight according to specifications and regulatory standards.

* Create specialty gas mixes and perform mixture calculations as required.

* Operate pumps, compressors, and high-precision scales for filling operations.

* Verify cylinder quantities, product type, and specifications.

* Coordinate analytical tests to ensure mixtures meet requirements prior to release.

* Load, unload, and move cylinders using material-handling equipment (including forklift).

* Review orders, pull inventory, and prepare items for shipment or delivery.

* Process warehouse transfers and maintain accurate inventory records in the system.

* Input analytical and production data accurately into lab and plant logs.

* Download and process gas orders in the plant tracking system daily.

* Process all paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.

* Strictly adhere to safety policies, including PPE requirements, HWP, and LOTO procedures.

* Ensure compliance with regulatory and company quality requirements.

* Maintain a clean, organized work area.

* Work effectively with cross-functional teams.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is required

• Associate's degree in a technical field preferred.

• 2+ years' experience working in industrial lab environment preferred

• Industrial/Specialty Gas experience is preferred

• Ability to support the department towards defined production and quality goals as well as an accelerated continuous improvement program

• Computer literacy and Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Why you will enjoy working with us:

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion.

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. (LG&E) is part of the largest Welding, Industrial, Medical, and Specialty Gases companies in the U.S. We carry a comprehensive selection of industrial gases, such as oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and carbon dioxide, etc. LG&E has an extensive network of production plants, retail stores, distribution centers, and customer service locations with a focus on making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful by helping to sustain and protect our planet.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.