Job Description

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Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Petroleum Laboratory Technician to join our Caleb Brett team at our Pittsburgh, PA 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 / Caleb Brett 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 is responsible for performing duties to support analytical testing for Intertek and its clients. The Laboratory Technician maintains associated records, thus supporting the goal of providing a service to our clients that is accurate, timely and cost effective.

Salary & Benefits Information

Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skillset, experience, qualifications, and other job-related duties.

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:

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
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.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

Ability to work in 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
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
Prefer proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Microsoft Word and Excel
Must be able to work overtime as business needs dictate
Valid Driver's License and reliable driving record required
Preferred Requirements and Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED preferred
Prefer successful completion of at least one semester of college level chemistry and/or prior work experience in a laboratory environment
GC Experiene is definitely a plus!