Gas Lab Technician

Utilize your lab/chemistry background and join an industry leader that can offer you competitive pay and excellent benefits while further developing your in-demand skills in a recession-resistant industry. Spend your days in a clean, state-of-the-art laboratory environment as you test and analyze gas products. 

Make your mark with a company that values your skills, invests in your future, and is constantly growing! 

OXARC, a regional leader in industrial gas and welding supply distribution, is seeking a Gas Lab Technician to join their team in the Pasco, WA area. 

If you have experience as a lab technician with knowledge of analytical chemistry methods and theories, OXARC wants to hear from you! Bachelor’s in chemistry and/or Industrial/Specialty Gas experience preferred but not required. 

This is a critical role responsible for the testing and analyzing of product, production of product, and responding to customer inquiries and complaints. 

Why Gas Lab Technicians join the OXARC team: 

• Competitive compensationstarting from $25 – $32/hr, based on experience. 
• Unbeatable benefits package including health, dental, vision, prescription coverage, company-paid life insurance, 401k with company match, paid time off, bereavement leave, employee discount, and more! 
• Stable and recession-resistant industry: Our industrial gases and welding supplies will always be essential to the diverse group of industries we supply to such as manufacturing, healthcare, and technology!   
• Opportunities for advancement: OXARC is always looking for key players to develop and move into higher level roles.     
• Experience the best of both worlds working for a local business with large-company backing! 

Requirements: 

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry preferred.  
• Industrial/Specialty Gas experience preferred.  
• Knowledge of analytical chemistry methods and theories.  
• Advanced technical training.  
• Ability to work independently, establish priorities and accomplish objectives with minimal supervision.  
• Occasionally be required to lift up to 40 pounds. 
• Effective oral and written skills.  
• Must be organized and have good time management skills.  
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet use.  
• Must pass drug screen and background check. 

Essential duties/responsibilities: 

• Performs routine analytical procedures on pure and mixed gases.  
• Run mixture calculations for routine mixtures.  
• Data entry. Maintains data both hard copies and electronically.  
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and methods.  
• Ensure that bulk tanks are sampled after receiving deliveries.  
• Ensures and production areas are neat and clean.  
• Be able to operate Lab in absence of the Lab Lead when needed.  
• Accurate and timely completion of paperwork per FDA requirements.  
• Commit to high performance through outstanding attendance and overall dependable work habits.  
• Adhere to company policies and procedures as well as local, state and federal regulations and laws. 

About the Company: OXARC has been providing welding and industrial supplies, as well as industrial, medical and specialty gases, since 1968. OXARC stocks a variety of retail and wholesale items and houses a complete service, warranty repair, and emergency repair facility for welding related products. OXARC is headquartered in Spokane, Washington with 23 stores in WA, ID and OR.   

OXARC is an EEO/Affirmative Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.