Chemical Technician I

Intertek•Columbus, OH

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Intertek is searching for a Technician I to join our Electrical team in our Columbus, Ohio. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Electrical. By joining Intertek, your contributions will be valued as we continue to help the world Build Back Ever Better. Intertek's Electrical business line applies more than 100 years of product testing expertise to quickly and efficiently help clients meet safety, performance, environmental and quality requirements for every market. Spanning a wide range of industries such as Medical, Lighting, Renewable Energy, HVACR, Appliances & Electronics, Hazardous Locations, Industrial Equipment, Life Safety & Security, IT & Telecom Equipment, Intertek's global network of laboratories employ world-class experts in their fields who deliver quality, accurate testing and certification that continually exceeds our clients' expectations and helps to clear a path for their product's success. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands, and organizations in every sector around the world. Our purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and safe driving record
Model Intertek’s 10X Energies at all times within the workplace, practicing business the right way
Be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work
Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines
Ability to use basic shop equipment and various hand tools
Ability to review, understand, and convey technical information in an effective manner
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions
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 be customer focused and quality driven
Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
Ability to travel, up to 15%

Nice To Haves

One semester of college level chemistry
Prior work experience in a laboratory environment
Industry specific experience

Responsibilities

Set up test apparatus and operate equipment.
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, and basic troubleshooting.
Assist with preparing reagents as needed.
Obtain and record test data in accordance with standards.
Analyze test data and perform routing calculations.
Maintain quality records, control charts and lab supply inventories.
Comply with safety, quality, and housekeeping requirements.
May communicate with clients and management.
Perform other work as required.