Laboratory Technician-Petroleum - Signal Hill, CA

Laboratory Technician-Petroleum - Signal Hill, CA

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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 Lab Technician to join our Caleb Brett team, on site, at our Signal Hill 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. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

What Are We Looking For? The Laboratory Technician is responsible for reading, understanding, and performing test methods, safely and accurately. Shift/Schedule: Monday thru Friday 0800-1700, with after hours and weekend on call schedule, as needed.

Salary & Benefits Information The base wage or salary range for this position is $23.00 to $32.00 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
• Assist with equipment calibration, maintenance, quality and basic troubleshooting
• Clean glassware and test equipment
• Assist with preparing reagents as needed
• Record 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
• Participate in cross training as needed

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications: High school diploma or GED. Prefer successful completion of at least one semester of college level chemistry and/or prior work experience in a laboratory environment. Must demonstrate ability to multi-task in high production testing areas. Must demonstrate excellent team communication, coordination and cooperation. Prefer proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Microsoft Word and Excel. Must be able to work overtime as business needs dictate.

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications: Chemistry or Science courses, at a college level. Some experience in petroleum testing industry.