Caleb Brett - Lab Technician, Petroleum

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions, is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join the Caleb Brett team at our Romeoville, IL facility. This role offers an opportunity to grow a versatile career in inspection and testing within the ATIC industry.

Intertek Caleb Brett provides specialized cargo inspection and analytical assessment services to the oil and gas, chemical, and other commodities markets. With a global network of laboratories and over 130 years of exceptional customer service, we deliver independent inspection and testing with industry-leading support.

About the role

The Laboratory Technician will support the Caleb Brett business by performing various chemical and physical analyses on petroleum products, primarily under immediate supervision and in a training capacity. The role involves utilizing both non-complex and complex instrumentation and working a rotating shift schedule that includes evenings, overtime, and weekend coverage.

Responsibilities

• Performs numerous chemical and physical tests based on American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) methods or accepted industry standards in multiple test areas.
• Assists 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.
• Maintains quality records, control charts, and lab supply inventories.
• Complies with safety, quality, and housekeeping requirements.
• Participates in cross-training, as needed.

Requirements

• Gas chromatography (GC) experience required.
• Ability to multi-task in high production testing areas.
• Good math and observation skills.
• Proficiency using LIMS applications and established chemistry lab processes.
• Excellent team communication, coordination, and cooperation.
• Ability to follow standard and non-standard procedures.
• Ability to utilize non-complex and complex instrumentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Word and Excel (preferred).
• Ability to work overtime as business needs dictate.
• Ability to regularly lift/carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Comfortable with exposure to various chemicals being tested.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (preferred).
• College-level Chemistry degree and/or prior work experience in a laboratory environment (preferred).

Schedule

Rotating shifts including:

• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Monday–Friday, 1:00 PM–10:00 PM
• Weekends, as needed

Pay

Base wage or salary range: $25–$26 per hour. Individual compensation packages are based on factors such as skill set, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous vacation and sick time (PTO).
• Tuition reimbursement.