Lab Technician
The Laboratory Technician Gas Analysis performs routine and specialized analytical testing of medical and specialty gases using advanced instrumentation such as gas chromatography and FTIR spectroscopy. This role ensures product quality and compliance by handling gas samples, operating analytical systems, maintaining accurate records, and adhering to strict safety and regulatory standards in a fast-paced, rotating shift laboratory environment. The position offers hands-on experience with sophisticated equipment and opportunities for professional growth within a contract-to-hire framework.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
This onsite, hands-on Lab Technician role supports confidential client operations in medical and specialty gas analysis. You will perform routine and non-routine analytical testing, operate and maintain instrumentation, and document results to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance. This is a Contract-to-Hire position based in Waverly, TN.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform analytical testing of gas samples using gas chromatography and spectroscopic methods to detect impurities and verify product quality.
- Connect and disconnect gas cylinders to analytical systems in ventilated cabinets; run analyses and monitor results (cylinder set-up may take up to 30 minutes per sample).
- Operate and maintain GC/GCP-type gas chromatography systems and use Galaxy/Compass GC control software.
- Use FTIR spectrometers and CO analyzers to identify and quantify gas components and trace impurities.
- Upload, review, and maintain analytical results and records in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
- Perform routine calibration, verification, and basic maintenance of analytical instruments.
- Prepare gas mixtures and pure gases using partial pressure and gravimetric techniques per established procedures.
- Test and certify incoming raw materials and prepare cylinders for shipment, including labeling and generating certificates of analysis.
- Maintain accurate quality control documentation in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Handle, move, and load gas cylinders safely and follow all applicable safety procedures and PPE requirements.
- Troubleshoot analytical issues using knowledge of chromatography, peak characteristics, and instrument control.
- Participate in required safety training and help maintain a safe, compliant laboratory environment.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering OR a minimum of 2 years of hands-on analytical laboratory experience.
- Experience working in a chemistry/analytical lab environment with chemical handling.
- Ability to perform chromatography-based analyses and operate GC/GCP-type systems.
- Proficiency, or ability to learn, Galaxy/Compass GC control software and common LIMS platforms.
- Familiarity with spectroscopic techniques (FTIR) and CO analyzers for gas analysis.
- Understanding of quality control principles and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) concepts.
- Strong attention to detail and good documentation practices.
- Ability to work a DuPont rotating schedule (days/nights/weekends/holidays) and lift/move gas cylinders as required.
Preferred / Additional Skills
- Prior experience handling toxic or hazardous chemicals safely.
- Experience preparing gas mixtures using partial pressure or gravimetric methods.
- Background as a laboratory technician, chemical engineer, or similar technical role.
- Strong analytical thinking and independent problem-solving within established procedures.
- Effective collaborator in fast-paced, quality-driven laboratory/production environments.
- Entry-level graduates with internship or school-based chemical handling experience are encouraged to apply.
Work Environment & Schedule
- Work is performed in a clean, organized chemistry laboratory using advanced analytical equipment (GC/GCP systems, FTIR, CO analyzers, LIMS).
- The role requires strict adherence to safety protocols, PPE, and regulatory standards due to regular handling of hazardous materials.
- Schedule follows a DuPont rotating pattern to provide 24/7 coverage; rotations between day and night shifts include weekends and holidays. Rotations are published in advance.
Pay & Benefits
- Pay range: $28.00 per hour.
- This is a Contract-to-Hire position. Final compensation within the listed range will depend on qualifications, experience, and other job-related factors.
- If eligible, benefits for temporary/contract employees may include: medical, dental & vision; critical illness/accident/hospital plans; 401(k) retirement plan (pre-tax and Roth options); voluntary life & AD&D; short- and long-term disability; HSA; transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; and PTO/vacation as provided per contract terms.
Job Type & Location
- Employment type: Contract (Contract-to-Hire), Full-time.
- Workplace type: Fully onsite.
- Location: Waverly, TN (on-site at confidential client facility).
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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