Chemical Technician II

Intertek; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food testing seeks a Chemical Technician II for their Champaign, IL lab. The position involves assisting in various analyses, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and has significant growth opportunities. Ideal candidates should have a strong scientific background, attention to detail, and teamwork skills.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Generous vacation / sick time (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Entails analytical skills and laboratory safety precautions.
• Requires 2+ years of experience in an analytical lab.
• Knowledge of analytical chemistry and HPLC operation.

Responsibilities

• Plans, performs and completes projects under supervision.
• Independently performs lab tests to determine physical and chemical characteristics.
• Analyzes data and may begin technical assessments.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

BA/BS in Chemistry, Biology or related scientific degree

Tools

HPLC

Data acquisition software (Turbochrom, Cerity, WinLab)

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Job Description

Chemical Technician II - Champaign, Illinois

Interested in future career opportunities in the product testing industry? We're looking for a

Build Back Ever Better.

Intertek's Food Services protects our client's brands and reputation with a better food supply chain, from the farm to fork. With the food industry increasingly subject to scrutiny, testing to ensure compliance with food safety regulations and to protect public health is a must.

Job Description

Chemical Technician II - Champaign, Illinois

Interested in future career opportunities in the product testing industry? We're looking for a Chemical Technician II to join our growing Nutraceutical Services laboratory in Champaign Illinois, 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 Food Services protects our client's brands and reputation with a better food supply chain, from the farm to fork. With the food industry increasingly subject to scrutiny, testing to ensure compliance with food safety regulations and to protect public health is a must.

What are we looking for?

Intertek Nutraceuticals and Food Services team helps clients involved in the manufacturing and distribution of nutraceuticals and food products and services through assurance, testing, inspection, auditing, and certification. From the farm to the fork, we assist customers at all points of the food supply chain in providing quality and safety to the products and processes.

The Chemical Technician II serves an important function at Intertek Nutraceutical Services. You will have the opportunity to work with chemists that are highly experienced in instrumental analysis and learn a variety of methods to identify and quantify a large range of molecules. We specialize in botanical component analysis providing our customer with the highest confidence in their products identity, potency, and safety. This role has tremendous growth opportunities for the right candidate and will benefit those who are hardworking and conscientious scientists.

In addition to a strong academic record or experience, the right candidate will have good problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and be able to work well within a team. The ideal candidate will be engaging with good interpersonal skills, someone with high energy and a high sense of urgency.

Salary & Benefits Information

The base wage or salary range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00 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:

• Plans, performs and completes projects under direct supervision
• Demonstrates proficiency in setting up, adjusting, operating and calibrating laboratory equipment and instruments – may include some of the following, but not limited to the following:
• Independently performs lab tests to determine physical and chemical characteristics
• Performs data analysis
• May begin doing some technical assessment
• Knowledgeable in use of data acquisition software and instrument operating software (e.g. Turbochrom, Cerity, WinLab)
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, procedures and regulations
• Works under general supervision
• Primary job functions requires a certain degree of independence and judgement
• Relies on limited experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals
• Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned
  
  

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:

• BA/BS Chemistry, Biology or related scientific degree required
• Knowledge of analytical chemistry
• Knowledge of HPLC operation
• 2+ years of related industry experience in an analytical laboratory
• Knowledge of laboratory safety precautions and protocols for safe handling and the disposal of hazardous agents/reagents, chemicals and materials
• Organization, communication, and analytical skills
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate technical and business information, both oral and written to others, including co-workers, supervisors, subordinates, clients, and vendors
• Intermediate mathematical skills, including algebraic functions, statistics (mean, median, standard deviation, variance, probability), basic geometry (area, volume calculations), and scientific calculators
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to work varied and extended hours/days, as business dictates
  
  

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 [e-mail] or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

• 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Production, Other, and Manufacturing

• Industries

  International Trade and Development

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