Chemical Technician I - Intertek USA Inc

Intertek is searching for a Chemical Technician I to join our Chemicals & Pharmaceuticalsteam in our Allentown, PAoffice. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the chemical analysis of a broad range of materials! The Allentown site focuses on providing advanced analytical testing services to a wide variety of companies in the chemicals and materials industrial spaces.

Our Value Proposition

We offer a salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, and more. In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, our Technicians are offered:

• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Exposure to a wide range of analytical instrumentation and techniques
• Day to day variety working on high profile projects
• Opportunity for growth (over 100 locations with opportunity for growth/advancement/relocation)
• Employee referral bonuses

The Chemical Technician I is critical to our analytical services that provide trace metals analysis using inductively coupled plasma coupled with optical emission spectroscopy or mass spectrometry (ICP-OES or ICP-MS) and chemical analysis using titrations .

• Works under immediate supervision
• Is a key contributor within the laboratory in the areas of safety, maintenance, operation and quality assurance
• Ensures lab is stocked with appropriate chemicals and supplies Prepares samples and solutions including volumetric and gravimetric solutions
• Accurately prepares samples, standards and solutions for analysis with some preparations requiring basic or advanced sample extractions
• Performs sample preparation for metals analysis using acid digestion and microwave-assisted digestion
• Prepares samples and titration unit for various titration methods
• Sets up, adjusts, and operates basic laboratory equipment following defined methods in support of projects within the trace metals and titrations laboratories
• Performs general lab housekeeping including analytical waste disposal, cleaning glassware, and ordering supplies as needed
• Ensures continuous operation of instruments and machinery by assisting lead chemists in performing preventative maintenance
• Uses computer systems and software programs - Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook), data acquisition programs - to acquire and document results within databases
• Effectively collaborates with colleagues on laboratory techniques, sample preparation, instrumentation, data analysis, documentation, and safety
• Ensures compliance of company/client SOP, protocols, safety policies, methods, or other procedures with government rules and regulations

• Knowledge of analytical chemistry, demonstrated through
  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical technology, biochemistry, or equivalent field with 0+ years of industrial laboratory experience
  • Associate's degree in chemistry, chemical technology, biochemistry, or equivalent field with 2+ years of industrial laboratory experience
• Experience with titrations and ICP sample preparation and analysis or similar methods is preferred but not required
• Knowledge of laboratory safety precautions and protocols for safe handling and the disposal of hazardous agents/reagents, chemicals and materials
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate technical and business information, both oral and written to others, including co-workers, supervisors, 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 work varied and extended hours/days, as business dictates
• Strong computer skills (Windows, MS Office)

Why work at Intertek?

Intertek is a world leader in the $250 billion Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. Learn more about Our History and What We Do .

Intertek is committed to a safe work environment for our employees and clients. Learn more about our COVID-19 Policy .

What we have to offer:
When Working with Intertek , you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement and more.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, all hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Intertek believes that Our People are our strongest tool for success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or on the basis of disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

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.

LI-JCIntertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.