Lab Support Technician - Bentonville, AR

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1d•Onsite

About The Position

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions, is seeking a Lab Support Technician to join their Softlines team in the Footwear testing laboratory in Bentonville, AR. This role offers an opportunity to build a career in footwear and consumer product testing. Intertek's Softlines Testing services help ensure the safety and quality of products for retailers, brands, and manufacturers of textiles, apparel, fashion accessories, and footwear. The Lab Support Technician will report to the Lab Manager and assist production staff with tasks related to physical and color fastness testing on footwear products. This includes sample handling, preparation, inventory management, and general laboratory upkeep.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent required.
Microsoft Office experience, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Must be a team player with a “can do” attitude.
Possess a valid unrestricted driver’s license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to lift/carry up to 49 pounds.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
Ability to utilize basic shop equipment and hand tools.
Model Intertek’s 10X Energies at all times within the work place, practicing business the right way.
Be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines.
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 possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties.
Must be customer focused and quality driven.
Ability to travel as business needs dictate.
Ability to stand and work for prolonged periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in any testing lab.

Responsibilities

Receive samples at the laboratory delivered by carrier or customer, or picked up from stores.
Capture 'as received' photos and create inward records for samples in the LIMS.
Organize and save information and documents pertaining to incoming samples in the shared network drive/internal tracker.
Move samples and packages within the laboratory.
Prepare test specimens by cutting, drilling, pressing, buffing, or using other hand tools.
Collect tested and remnant samples from the laboratory and store them in the warehouse.
Return samples, which includes sample collection, packaging, and shipping through carriers as required.
Dispose of samples after the storage period as per standard process.
Support the general maintenance and verification schedule of lab equipment and facilities.
Maintain general cleanliness and upkeep of the laboratory.
Adhere to the Company’s Safety Policy and Procedures, Quality Policy and Procedures, Ethics Policy, Environmental Management System, Vision and Strategy.
Perform other duties as required.