Chemical Technician II
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Chemical Technician II - Champaign Illinois
Interested in futurecareeropportunities in the product testingindustryWerelooking for aChemical Technician IIto join our growingNutraceuticalServices laboratory in Champaign Illinoisthat wants to build something great withan incredible group of people. By joiningIntertekyour contributions will be valued as we continue to helpthe worldBuildBackEverBetter.
Interteks Food Services protects our clients 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 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 youll 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
Interteks network of phenomenal peopleare 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 call 1- (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.
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
