Caleb Brett - Laboratory Technician, Petroleum

About the role

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for performing duties to support analytical testing for Intertek and its clients. The role supports the goal of providing a service to our clients that is accurate, timely, and cost-effective.

Responsibilities

• Receives, examines and records through a login process, inbound samples for testing
• Delivers test samples to the staging area
• Maintains the availability of supplies needed for testing processes and informs the Laboratory Manager when needed
• Performs testing of samples and quality control specimens using specified methodology
• Reviews results against specifications and known expectations
• May be delegated to issue analysis to clients
• Prepares samples and quality control specimens
• Prepares and standardizes reagents and solutions
• Calibrates equipment needed for the testing processes
• Verifies and communicates results obtained and makes appropriate entries into instrument logs, control charts, calibration records, laboratory worksheets and any other media ensuring the validity and traceability of the information
• Maintains documentation, equipment and work areas in a neat, orderly and safe condition
• Assists in the training of less experienced employees
• Carrries out all the above responsibilities in a supportive manner with adherence to the Company’s Safety Policy and Procedures

Requirements

• Must be able to work at both our Intertek location in Garden City and at our client's site on Elba Island
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines
• Detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management
• Communicate and interact effectively in verbal, written, and presentation formats
• Fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties
• Customer focused and quality driven
• Valid Driver's License and reliable driving record required

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Two years’ experience in a laboratory environment preferred
• Ability to handle chemical and petroleum products
• Proficiency in online applications
• Ability to work some overtime and occasional off-shifts as needed
• Ability to perform analytical tasks and communicate results

Benefits

Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skillset, experience, qualifications, and other job-related duties. In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.