Chemical Technician II

Intertek•Champaign, IL

6d•$24 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Intertek is looking for a Chemical Technician II to join their growing Nutraceutical Services laboratory in Champaign, Illinois. This role is an opportunity to build something great with an incredible group of people. Intertek's Food Services protects client brands and reputations with a better food supply chain, from farm to fork. With the food industry increasingly subject to scrutiny, testing to ensure compliance with food safety regulations and to protect public health is a must. The Chemical Technician II serves an important function at Intertek Nutraceutical Services, working with experienced chemists in instrumental analysis and learning various methods to identify and quantify a large range of molecules. The specialization is in botanical component analysis, providing customers with confidence in their products' identity, potency, and safety. This role offers tremendous growth opportunities for hardworking and conscientious scientists. The ideal candidate will possess good problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work well within a team, with engaging interpersonal skills, high energy, and a high sense of urgency.

Requirements

BA/BS Chemistry, Biology or related scientific degree required
Knowledge of analytical chemistry
Knowledge of HPLC operation
2+ years of related industry experience in an analytical laboratory
Knowledge of laboratory safety precautions and protocols for safe handling and the disposal of hazardous agents/reagents, chemicals and materials
Organization, communication, and analytical skills
Ability to understand and effectively communicate technical and business information, both oral and written to others, including co-workers, supervisors, subordinates, clients, and vendors
Intermediate mathematical skills, including algebraic functions, statistics (mean, median, standard deviation, variance, probability), basic geometry (area, volume calculations), and scientific calculators
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to work varied and extended hours/days, as business dictates

Nice To Haves

Good problem-solving skills
Attention to detail
Ability to work well within a team
Engaging with good interpersonal skills
High energy
High sense of urgency

Responsibilities

Plans, performs and completes projects under direct supervision
Demonstrates proficiency in setting up, adjusting, operating and calibrating laboratory equipment and instruments
Independently performs lab tests to determine physical and chemical characteristics
Performs data analysis
May begin doing some technical assessment
Knowledgeable in use of data acquisition software and instrument operating software (e.g. Turbochrom, Cerity, WinLab)
Familiar with standard concepts, practices, procedures and regulations
Works under general supervision
Primary job functions requires a certain degree of independence and judgement
Relies on limited experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals
Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned