Laboratory Technician

Agricultural Laboratory Technician I - New Orleans, LA

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 I to join our Agricultural Services (Agri) team in New Orleans, LA. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in laboratory testing.

Intertek Agricultural (Agri) services is a leading global player in the Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) of agricultural commodities. Operating at every stage in the agricultural product journey, Intertek Agri has the expertise to provide seamless support across a global network of linked and agri-dedicated offices, led by our twelve product lines. 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 is responsible for duties supporting and performing the analytical testing of various products, for the company and its clients, and to maintain the associated records thereof.

Shift/Schedule: Monday through Friday, 0730 - 1630, overtime as needed.

Salary & Benefits Information:

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:

• Perform numerous chemical and physical tests based on accepted industry standards ranging from ASTM, AOCS, AOAC, AACC, etc. in multiple test areas

• Work with a dynamic team

• Assist with equipment calibration, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting

• Clean glassware and test equipment

• Assist with preparing reagents as needed

• Record data on appropriate data sheets and reports data into LIMS

• Maintain quality records, control charts, and lab supply inventories

• Comply with safety, quality and housekeeping requirements

• Participate in cross training as needed

• 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 exercise good judgment, common sense, and diplomacy in so doing

• 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 & Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must demonstrate ability to multi-task in high production testing areas.
• Must demonstrate excellent team communication, coordination, and cooperation.
• Must possess good math and observation skills
• Must demonstrate proficiency using software applications and established chemistry lab processes
• Must demonstrate ability to follow standard and non-standard procedures.
• Must demonstrate ability to utilized non-complex and complex instrumentation
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must be able to work overtime as business needs dictate
• Ability to distinguish colors
• Ability to regularly lift/carry up to 44 pounds
• Ability to occasionally lift/carry up to 49 pounds
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Must be ok with exposure to various chemicals
• Must be ok with exposure to potential food allergens, such as, but not limited to: peanuts, soy, etc.
• Must have reliable transportation
• Model Intertek's 10X Energies at all times within the workplace, 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
• Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines
• Must be detailed-oriented 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
• Ability to travel as business needs dictate

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Prefer successful completion of at least one semester of college level chemistry and/or prior work experience in a laboratory environment
• Familiarity with the analytical testing of agricultural products

• Familiarity with basic laboratory 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 [email protected] 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.