Laboratory Technician - Petroleum - Benicia, CA

About the role

The Laboratory Technician supports analytical testing for Intertek and its clients. Responsibilities include receiving, examining, and recording samples, preparing samples and quality control specimens, calibrating equipment, verifying and communicating results, maintaining documentation, and assisting in training less experienced employees.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Carries out all the above responsibilities in a supportive manner with adherence to the Company’s Safety Policy and Procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience helpful.
• Experience in a petroleum laboratory.
• Ability to handle chemical and petroleum products.
• Proficiency in online applications.
• Ability to work all shifts and weekends.
• Ability to perform analytical tasks and communicate results.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties.
• Customer-focused and quality-driven.

Skills

• Chemical and petroleum product handling.
• Online application proficiency.
• Shift and weekend flexibility.
• Analytical task performance and result communication.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous vacation/sick time (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement

Pay

The base wage or salary range for this position is $28.00 to $36.00, per hour, depending on experience.

Schedule

Shift/Schedule: 8 am to 5 pm PDT, Daily, Mon Thru Fri, with occasional Overtime.