Chemical Technician (Inorganic Spectroscopy)

Intertek • Readington Township, NJ

8d • $30 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Intertek is seeking a Chemical Technician III to join its Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals team in Whitehouse, New Jersey, within the Inorganic Spectroscopy team. Intertek Pharmaceutical Services is a cGMP contract testing and analytical research and development laboratory supporting pharmaceutical companies with product testing and release using ICP-OES and ICP-MS instrumentation.

The role performs routine spectroscopy analyses independently and more complex analyses under supervision, including method development and validation. It also supports laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration, data collection and processing, report preparation, sample and solution preparation, documentation, laboratory operations, quality assurance, and compliance with applicable procedures, safety policies, client requirements, and government regulations. The technician collaborates with colleagues on laboratory techniques, instrumentation, data analysis, documentation, and safety.

The position is scheduled during business hours, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, with no travel. The stated base wage is $30–$35 per hour. Compensation may vary based on candidate-specific factors. Intertek describes the work environment as fast-paced and flexible and offers coaching, feedback, training, and career growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific field.
• Knowledge of analytical chemistry for inorganic analysis.
• Three years of related industry experience in an analytical laboratory, including hands-on experience with ICP-OES and ICP-MS instrumentation.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety precautions and protocols for safe handling and disposal of hazardous agents, reagents, chemicals, and materials.
• Organization, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate technical and business information orally and in writing to coworkers, supervisors, subordinates, clients, and vendors.
• Intermediate mathematical skills, including algebraic functions; statistics such as mean, median, standard deviation, variance, and probability; basic geometry including area and volume calculations; and use of scientific calculators.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to work varied and extended hours or days as business dictates.
• Ability to regularly lift, carry, or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb stairs.
• Ability to perform laboratory bench work that may require standing for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with microwave, open-vessel reflux, and heat-block digestions.
• Hands-on experience with Masshunter and Qterga software programs.
• Hands-on experience following USP <232>, USP <233>, and ICH Q3D R2.
• Compendial testing experience following USP, EP, or JP.
• GPC knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine spectroscopy analyses independently according to written methods or protocols.
• Perform more complex analyses under supervision, including method development and method validation studies.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment, including spectroscopy systems.
• Use data systems to collect and process data.
• Author reports for routine analyses independently and contribute to reports for complex studies under supervision.
• Follow procedures and regulations as directed by senior staff and management.
• Write procedures, observations, and results in notebooks.
• Prepare standards, solutions, and samples using a variety of techniques.
• Measure, collect, and record test data in accordance with written procedures.
• Perform basic calculations.
• Perform tasks essential to laboratory maintenance, operation, and quality assurance.
• Collaborate with colleagues on laboratory techniques, sample preparation, instrumentation, data analysis, documentation, and safety.
• Ensure company and client SOPs, protocols, safety policies, methods, and other procedures comply with government rules and regulations.
• Use Microsoft Office programs and data acquisition programs to acquire and document results.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Vacation and sick time (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Coaching, feedback, on-site and off-site training, and career growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level