Job Description

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Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Lab Technician to join our Caleb Brett team, on site, at our Signal Hill facility. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the Inspection and Testing business, with Intertek, a Global and Award-winning leader in 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, 24/7 availability, and more than 130 years of exceptional customer service, our customers receive independent inspection and testing with industry-leading customer service.

Intertek / Caleb Brett is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

What are we looking for?

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for reading, understanding, and performing test methods, safely and accurately.

Shift/Schedule: Monday Thru Friday 0800-1700, with after hours and weekend on call schedule, as needed.

Salary & Benefits Information

The base wage or salary range for this position is $23.00 to $32.00 per hour. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

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.

What You'll Do:

Perform 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, quality and basic troubleshooting
Clean glassware and test equipment
Assist with preparing reagents as needed
Record 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
Participate in cross training as needed

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED. Prefer successful completion of at least one semester of college level chemistry and/or prior work experience in a laboratory environment
Must demonstrate ability to multi-task in high production testing areas
Must demonstrate excellent team communication, coordination and cooperation
Prefer proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Microsoft Word and Excel
Must be able to work overtime as business needs dictate
Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

Chemistry or Science courses, at a college level
Some experience in petroleum testing industry