Chemist I, Petroleum Products - San Antonio, TX

Chemist I, Petroleum Products - San Antonio, TX

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Chemist to join our Transportation Technology team in our San Antonio, TX office. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Analytical Testing! Intertek's Transportation Technologies team offers Total Quality Assurance expertise, delivered consistently with precision, pace and passion, enables our customers to power ahead safely. Our automotive, battery and energy storage, and related transportation industry testing and certification expertise is recognized by leading manufacturers worldwide for evaluating how their products and services meet and exceed quality, safety, sustainability and performance standards.

What are we looking for? This Chemist I, Petroleum Products is responsible to conduct analysis and experimentation to generate date and/or provide a basis for new testing processes. Serves as Internal Customer Advocate for assigned related Chemistry Lab issues. Proficient as Method Technical Leader for designated group of test methods. Provides Technical support for company ASTM/Industry activity and provides data review for reports to all customers.

Shift/Schedule: 8-5 Monday - Friday

Salary & Benefits Information 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:

• Ensures that all testing as defined is compliant with applicable industry standards.
• Reviews internal documents for test procedures and updates as necessary.
• Performs analysis of Process Flow in test areas to continuously improve test efficiency.
• Reviews QC data for trends and reports QC information summaries to manager for customer distribution.
• Attends industry meetings.
• Validates interim and final data reports for all external customers as necessary.
• Reviews raw data for relevant tests questioned by any customers.
• To carry out the above responsibilities, and all others which may be assigned, in a manner demonstrating support for and adherence to the Company's Safety Policy and Procedures, Quality Policy and Procedures, Ethics Policy, Environmental Management System, Vision and Strategy, and to exercise good judgment, common sense, and diplomacy in so doing. Perform other duties as required.

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: Requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field. Must be familiar with procedures and techniques used in the analysis of petroleum substances Experience with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel and Outlook. Will be exposed to various chemicals requiring special safety precautions. Must not be allergic to chemicals and substances used within chemistry lab. Be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work 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 Ability to travel as business needs dictate.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Demands Will be exposed to various chemicals requiring special safety precautions. Must not be allergic to chemicals and substances used within chemistry lab. Must be able to lift and carry up to 49 pounds. Periodic exposure to heat and fumes. Occasionally will work in limited crawl space or close quarters. Requires use of ear plugs, safety shoes and glasses.