Airgas Incorporated

Scientist I

Airgas Incorporated$100K — $110K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/MS/Ph.D. in Chemistry or related science with specified years of experience depending on degree
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Strong team collaboration skills
  • Highly organized and disciplined
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Strong personal work ethic and self-management
  • Commitment to safety in the laboratory

Responsibilities

  • Develop innovative methods for lab analysis
  • Collaborate with customers to address complex issues
  • Support lab instrument performance and preventive maintenance
  • Steward laboratory projects and continuous improvement efforts
  • Anticipate customer needs for new analysis procedures
  • Present findings to clients on-site
  • Identify opportunities to enhance lab capabilities

Benefits

  • Engaging collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and training
  • Supportive R&D partnerships
  • Involvement in impactful laboratory projects
  • Autonomous project management
  • Emphasis on safety culture in the workplace
Full Job Description

Location:

Taylor, TX - Laboratory & analysis - BalazsAustin, TX - Laboratory & analysis - Balazs

The Scientist I will play a vital role in advancing projects for method development, strategic investment, and instrument installation. They will also pioneer the design of laboratory experiments to foster understanding and deliver solutions for customers. They will be instrumental in developing and implementing analytical capabilities, as well as creating procedures utilized by all team members to ensure shared success. This individual is also invited to partner with our supportive Balazs R&D personnel, as well as with customers in manufacturing to provide analytical problem-solving and support for both fab and lab environments.

Responsibilities

  • Develop new methods for additional lab chemical and material analysis capabilities

  • Partner with customers to build alignment and navigate complex situations, such as factory contamination issues

  • Support excellent lab instrument performance and provides valuable insights into the preventive maintenance program

  • Contribute to the stewardship of laboratory projects, such as MDL studies and continuous improvement initiatives

  • Actively listen to and anticipate the needs of the customer for new analysis procedures

  • Present results and findings at customer sites

  • Collaborate to identify opportunities to advance our capabilities and contribution in their areas of expertise

  • Engage with clients to determine requirements and desired outputs, managing projects from beginning to end with high trust and supportive autonomy

  • Efficiently adopt and embrace new techniques (e.g., building deep familiarity in preparation, analysis, data processing, and reporting)

  • Collaborate with the production lab as necessary to ensure collective success

  • Participate in Client Task Forces as a technical representative

  • Perform analysis and research with high trust and supportive autonomy

  • Perform routine and non-routine sample analysis and data interpretation

  • Perform primary and secondary review of data to ensure the highest quality

  • Strong understanding of process flow within an analytical laboratory

  • Prepare analysis reports and maintains open communication with customers

  • Nurture lab staff growth through training on new and existing methods

  • Work closely with the manager and lab members to ensure a smooth workflow and overall customer satisfaction

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Required Qualifications

  • BS in Chemistry or Similar Science and 10 years experience OR MS in Chemistry or Similar Science and 5 years experience OR​ Ph. D. in Chemistry or Similar Science and 0-2 years experience

  • Ability to work under pressure.

  • Ability to work with others as a team.

  • Highly organized, disciplined, and goal oriented.

  • Must possess strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

  • Possesses a good work ethic and knows how to get things done.

  • Possesses good personal time management skills.

  • Work safely at all times and ensure a safety culture and a safe working environment in the laboratory.

Preferred Qualification

  • Experience with ICP-MS, GC-MS or HPIC

  • Experience in the semiconductor industry

Our Differences make our Performance

About Airgas Incorporated

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. Airgas was founded in 1982, and acquired by Air Liquide in 2016. The company operates through two segments: Distribution and Production. The Distribution segment offers a wide range of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products, to customers in various industries, including manufacturing and health care. The Production segment offers nitrogen, oxygen, and argon gases for use in steelmaking, welding, and other industries.
Learn more about Airgas Incorporated
Size
18,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1982

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