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Laboratory Technician - Petroleum – New Haven, Connecticut
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 - Petroleum to join our Caleb Brett team in New Haven, Connecticut. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in cargo inspection and analytical assessment.
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.
What are we looking for?
The Laboratory Technician - Petroleum is responsible for testing various petroleum and petrochemical, crude and refined products, to ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. Key duties include prepping, and testing samples, operating/calibrating equipment, documenting results in LIMS, troubleshooting issues, maintaining strict safety protocols in the lab, and the occasional transport of lab materials.
Shift/Schedule: 40 hours per week, overtime as needed, including nights, weekends, and public holidays, as needed.
Salary & Benefits Information:
The base wage or salary range for this position is $35.00 to $ 40.00 per hour. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.
In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.
What you'll do:
- Perform numerous chemical and physical tests based on American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) methods or accepted industry standards in multiple test areas
- Perform equipment calibration, maintenance and basic troubleshooting
- Maintain quality records, control charts, and lab supply inventories
- Record data on appropriate data sheets and report data to LIMS system
- Participate in cross training as needed
- Clean glassware and test equipment
- Prepare reagents as needed
- Comply with safety, quality and housekeeping requirements
- Perform Sample Retention and Management
- Occasional transport of Lab Materials, to offsite locations
This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.
Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:
College course work, or Technical Degree in Science, or relevant work experience
Ability to multi-task in high production testing areas
- Must be a self-starter and able to work independently
- Must possess good math and observation skills
- 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 40 pounds
- Ability to occasionally lift/carry up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
- Current Driver's License with Reliable Driving Record Is Required
Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:
- Degree in Science Field
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Proficiency using LIMS applications
- Strong computer aptitude
Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.
Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.
Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.
We Value Diversity
Intertek's network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.
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*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
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