Caleb Brett - Lab Technician, Petroleum - Cincinnati, OH

VetJobs; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Intertek is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform chemical and physical analyses on petroleum products in Cincinnati, OH. The role requires training supervision, rotating shifts including evenings, overtime, and weekend coverage.

You will operate with ASTM methods, assist calibration, maintain instruments and data records, and support QA/QC with LIMS reporting while ensuring safety and quality at all times.

Qualifications

• Gas Chromatography (GC) Experience Required
• 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 Word and Excel
• Must be able to work overtime as business needs dictate
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods
• OK with exposure to various chemicals being tested

Responsibilities

• Performs numerous chemical and physical tests based on ASTM methods or accepted standards
• Assist with equipment calibration, maintenance and basic troubleshooting
• Cleans glassware and test equipment
• Assists with preparing reagents as needed
• Records data on data sheets and reports data to LIMS
• Maintain quality records, control charts, and lab inventory
• Comply with safety, quality and housekeeping requirements
• Participates in cross training as needed

Skills

GC Experience

LIMS proficiency

MS Office

Education

High School/GED

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS

Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Laboratory Technician, Petroleum - Cincinnati Ohio

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top‑recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our Caleb Brett team at our Romeoville, IL 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 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 will support the Caleb Brett 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. The Laboratory Technician will work a rotating shift schedule that will include evenings, overtime, and weekend coverage.

Shift/Schedule:

M-F 8am-5pm, M-F 1pm-10pm, Weekends, as needed

Salary & Benefits Information

The base wage or salary range for this position is $25 - $26/hr. 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.

Auto req ID

480841BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications

• Gas Chromatography (GC) Experience Required
• 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 regularly lift/carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Ok with exposure to various chemicals being tested

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• College level Chemistry degree and/or prior work experience in a laboratory environment preferred

City*

Cincinnati

State*

Ohio

Job_Category

Technician

Job Code

Quality_Assurance Quality_Assurance

Affiliate Sponsor

Intertek