Lab Technician - Petroleum

What you’ll do

• Performs numerous chemical and physical tests based on American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) methods or accepted industry standards in multiple test areas
• Assist with equipment calibration, maintenance and basic troubleshooting
• Cleans glassware and test equipment
• Assists with preparing reagents as needed
• Records data on appropriate data sheets and reports data to LIMS system
• Responsible for maintaining quality records, control charts, and lab supply inventories
• Responsible for complying with safety, quality and housekeeping requirements.
• Participates in cross training as needed
• This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.
• Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:
• Ability to work in fast‐paced, multi‐tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines
• Must be detailed‐oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal written and presentation formats
• Must possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties
• Must be customer focused and quality driven
• Must demonstrate ability to multi-task in high production testing areas
• Must possess good math and observation skills
• Must demonstrate proficiency using LIMS applications and established chemistry lab processes
• Must demonstrate excellent team communication, coordination and cooperation
• Must demonstrate ability to follow standard and non-standard procedures
• Must demonstrate ability to utilize non-complex and complex instrumentation
• Prefer proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must be able to work overtime as business needs dictate
• Valid Driver's License and reliable driving record required
• Preferred Requirements and Qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Prefer successful completion of at least one semester of college level chemistry and/or prior work experience in a laboratory environment
• GC Experience is definitely a plus!
• Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.
• Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.
• Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.
• We Value Diversity
• Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
• For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email [email protected] or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.
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• Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.