Laboratory Technician II (USA)

Pay Rate: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Summary:

• Location: Morrisville, PA
• Duration: 7 Months

Responsibilities:

• Ensure safe completion of all laboratory tasks and maintain up-to-date safety and operational training.
• Perform high-volume analysis of semiconductor-grade gases for trace impurities using Gas Chromatography (GC), FTIR, moisture analyzers, and other analytical instrumentation.
• Participate in other analytical lab procedures and tests as assigned by laboratory leadership.
• Perform routine calibration, operational checks, and preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment.
• Build a comprehensive knowledge base of laboratory instruments, including operation, troubleshooting, and basic to advanced maintenance and repair.
• Communicate test results in a timely manner to support manufacturing processes and customer needs. Interpret analytical data, generate comprehensive reports, and log results into LIMS.
• Participate in the documentation of quality control standards and analytical data entry.
• Cross-train across a variety of analytical lab testing methods, including product performance tests, GC, and FTIR.
• Actively participate in continuous laboratory improvements and optimization of sample cycle times.
• Collaborate with laboratory personnel and vendors to ensure lab supplies are maintained and equipment is properly serviced.
• Safely handle hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals in strict accordance with site safety protocols.
• Successfully pass annual respirator fit testing, routinely wear required air respirators during chemical operations, and serve as an active member of the site Emergency Response Team (ERT).

Requirements:

• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific field.
• Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience in an analytical laboratory setting.

Preferred Skills:

• Prior experience with Gas Chromatography (GC), FTIR, Mass Spectrometry, moisture analyzers, and compressed gas cylinder analysis is preferred.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and SPC graphing/analysis tools.
• Ability to work safely within a chemical hazardous laboratory environment.
• Ability to be fitted for and wear various types of air respirators.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and safely roll or move compressed gas cylinders using a hand cart.
• Expectation and willingness to actively join the site Emergency Response Team.
• High degree of flexibility with the demonstrated ability to prioritize and shift tasks rapidly based on dynamic customer requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills paired with a strong teamwork orientation.
• Self-motivated individual possessing strong initiative, organizational abilities, and meticulous record-keeping skills.