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Caleb Brett – Lab Technician, Mineral

Intertek, a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab (NRTL) and leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s leading brands and companies, is actively seeking a Mineral Lab Technician to join our Caleb Brett team in Detroit, MI. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the petroleum testing industry.

What are we looking for?

The Mineral Lab Technician is responsible for performing various chemical and physical tests based on ASTM methods and industry standards within the minerals laboratory.

About the Caleb Brett Team

Intertek Caleb Brett is leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide and experts in qualitative and quantitative analytical assessment services to the oil and gas, chemical, and other commodities markets. With international 24/7/365 service and coordination coverage, we treat each cargo as if it were our own.

Job Title: Inspector I, Petroleum

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.

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, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more. In addition to competitive compensation packages, Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including paid time off and paid holidays.

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

What it takes to be successful in this role:

+ High school diploma or GED required

+ Must demonstrate ability to multi-task in high production testing areas

+ Must possess good math and observation skills

+ 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 and the nightshift as business needs dictate

+ Valid Driver's License and reliable driving record required

Physical Requirements:

+ 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 comfortable with exposure to various chemicals

Why work for Intertek?

The Caleb Brett team provides cargo inspection and analytical assessment to the world’s petroleum, mining, minerals, and biofuels industries. With solutions based on years of expertise, innovation, and advanced analytical capability, we help customers optimize return on cargoes and resolve difficult technical challenges.

Intertek’s Commitment

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.

Our Culture of Total Quality Assurance

Intertek promotes a culture where motivated, customer-oriented employees can flourish, experience professional fulfillment, and reach their highest potential. 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.

A career with Intertek offers rewarding opportunities to help companies around the world develop products that are used safely by millions of people every day. Intertek is the trusted advisor to many of the world’s leading brands, companies, and governments, and has earned a reputation for accuracy, reliability, integrity, and technical competence. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.