Caleb Brett - Lab Technician, Petroleum

Intertek•Romeoville, IL

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our Caleb Brett team at our Romeoville, IL 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 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.

Requirements

Gas chromatography (GC) experience required
Must demonstrate ability to multi-task in high production testing areas
Must possess good math and observation skills
Must demonstrate proficiency using LIMS applications and established chemistry lab processes
Must demonstrate excellent team communication, coordination and cooperation
Must demonstrate ability to follow standard and non-standard procedures
Must demonstrate ability to utilize non-complex and complex instrumentation
Must be able to work overtime as business needs dictate
Ability to regularly lift/carry up to 50 pounds
Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
Ok with exposure to various chemicals being tested

Nice To Haves

Prefer proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Microsoft Word and Excel
High School Diploma or GED preferred
College level Chemistry degree and/or prior work experience in a laboratory environment preferred

Responsibilities

Performs 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.
Cleans glassware and test equipment.
Assists with preparing reagents, as needed.
Records 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.
Participates in cross training, as needed.