Laboratory Technician

Intertek•Gonzales, LA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for performing analytical testing on petroleum, petrochemical, and related products in accordance with ASTM and client-specific methods. This role ensures accurate, timely reporting of results while maintaining compliance with quality, safety, and operational requirements. The role involves performing numerous chemical and physical tests based on American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) methods, or accepted industry standards in multiple testing areas. Responsibilities include assisting with equipment calibration, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting, cleaning glassware and equipment, and participating in the preventative maintenance schedule. The technician will also assist with preparing reagents, recording data from analysis and reporting it into LIMS, and assisting in maintaining quality records, training records, control charts, and laboratory supply inventories. Compliance with safety, quality, and housekeeping requirements is essential, and participation in cross-training is expected.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Must demonstrate excellent team communication, coordination, and cooperation
Must demonstrate ability to multi-task and prioritize workflow
Must demonstrate competency with computer systems and a capacity to learn LIMS system
Must demonstrate ability to follow standard and non-standard procedures
Must demonstrate ability to utilize both complex and non-complex instrumentation
Must be able to work rotating shifts and overtime as business needs dictate

Nice To Haves

One semester of college level chemistry and/or prior work experience in a laboratory environment
Previous laboratory work in third party petrochemical environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, specifically Word and Excel

Responsibilities

Perform numerous chemical and physical tests based on American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) methods, or accepted industry standards in multiple testing areas
Assist with equipment calibration, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting
Clean glassware, equipment, and take part in our preventative maintenance schedule
Assist with preparing reagents as needed
Record data from analysis and report data in to LIMS
Assist in maintaining quality records, training records, control charts, and laboratory supply inventories
Responsible for complying with safety, quality, and housekeeping requirements
Participate in cross training