Laboratory Technician, Petroleum - Garden City, Georgia

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 Garden City, GA 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 and 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: Receives, examines and record through a login process, inbound samples for testing Delivers test samples to the staging area Monitors the availability of supplies needed for testing processes and makes any needs for such supplies known to the Laboratory Manager After showing and documenting proficiency for the task, performs testing of samples and quality control specimens using specified methodology. Reviews results against specifications and known expectations. May be delegated to issue analysis to clients Prepares samples and quality control specimens. Prepares and standardizes reagents and solutions. Calibrations equipment needed for the testing processes Verifies and communicates results obtained and makes appropriate entries into instrument logs, control charts, calibration records, laboratory worksheets and any other media whether print or electronic ensuring the validity and traceability of the information Maintains documentation, equipment and work areas in a neat, orderly and safe condition With enough proficiency shown and documented, is able to assist in the training of less experienced employees Carries out all the above responsibilities in a supportive manner with adherence to the Company's Safety Policy and Procedures. Adherence to all Company policies Model Intertek's 10X Energies at all times within the work place, practicing business the right way 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 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 and Qualifications: Must be able to work at both our Intertek location in Garden City and at our client's site on Elba Island Ability to work in fastpaced, mu titasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines Must be detailedoriented 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 Valid Driver's License and reliable driving record required

Preferred Requirements and Qualifications: Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience helpful Two years' experience in a laboratory environment helpful Ability to handle chemical and petroleum products Proficiency in online applications Ability to work some overtime and occasional off-shifts as needed Ability to perform analytical tasks and communicate results

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.

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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...

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