Chemical Technician

Chemical Technician - 1st Shift - 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 Chemical Technician on 1st shift for the Chem Lab in San Antonio, TX, that wants to build something great with an incredible group of people. By joining Intertek, your contributions will be valued as we continue to help the world Build Back Ever Better.

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?

The Chemical Technician will support the Transportation Technologies business by, under immediate supervision, and in a training capacity, efficiently performing various chemical and physical analyses, primarily on petroleum products. We're looking for someone with ability to utilize non-complex and complex instrumentation.

JOB SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 7:00AM to 3:30PM

Salary & Benefits Information

The base wage for this position is $15.34. 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:

• 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.

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 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.
• Ability to occasionally lift/carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Exposure to various chemicals.

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 [email protected] 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.