Chemical Support Technician - First Shift Job Listing at Intertek in San Antonio, TX (Job ID 12845)

Description

Chemical Support 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 Support Technician on 1st shift for the Chem Lab in San Antonio, TX.  This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in transportation chemical testing.  

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?

This Support Technician position is responsible for assisting production staff with completion of assigned tasks. Tasks are related to the performance of chemical and physical analysis on petroleum products and may include specific assignments related to sample handling and preparation, inventory, filling and disposing of solvents, assisting with looking for client samples and general housekeeping.

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 7:00AM-3:30pm

The wage or salary range for this position is $13.40  per hour plus a shift differential . Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.  (Include this paragraph if salary information is required or optionally provided.)

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 those functions necessary for the performance of testing such as sample collection and preparation, cleaning of glassware and test equipment, refilling the solvents and solutions, preparation of reagents and materials.
• Responsible for maintaining sample system, including stand sample release, sample organization, and sample storage and disposal functions.
• Fills work orders for internal customers
• Responsible for daily disposal of hazardous waste and for daily refilling of solvents used for testing
• Responsible for Chemistry Lab general supply inventory.
• Responsible for cleanliness and orderliness of sample storage, hazardous materials storage, personal work area and the common-use areas of the lab.
• To carry out the above responsibilities, and all others which may be assigned, in a manner demonstrating support for and adherence to the Company's Safety Policy and Procedures, Quality Policy and Procedures, Ethics Policy, Environmental Management System, Vision and Strategy, and to exercise good judgment, common sense, and diplomacy in so doing

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 education or equivalent.
• Must complete Hazardous Communication within 30 days of working in the lab.
• Must complete Hazardous Waste handling training prior to disposing of hazardous waste (employer to provide)
• Must possess excellent communication skills, legible handwriting and good observation skills (employer to provide)
• Must be a team player with a “can do” attitude.
• Must demonstrate initiative and ask questions to clarify instruction, as needed.
• Microsoft Office experience, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to work overtime as business needs dictate, including afterhours operational assistance.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 49 pounds.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Exposure to various chemicals requiring special handling precautions and the use of safety equipment, including the use of respirator equipment.

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 hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeoc.data@intertek.com 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.     

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