Building Material Laboratory Technician

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 to join our Building and Construction team in York, PA. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in our Building Materials Testing Lab.

The Building & Construction team provides assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services and building science solutions to deliver Total Quality Assurance to the built environment. The team offers the architectural, engineering and construction (A/E/C) industry with a full suite of capabilities both in the lab and on site.

Building Products Testing Solutions

From code compliance to performance testing to product certification - our commitment is to build a lasting partnership with our customers. We enable them to work with a single source to get their product the market access success they need.

What are we looking for?

The Building Material Laboratory Technician will support the Materials Testing business by performing testing as per standard methods or procedures, recording data, and performing routine calculations. Equipment and test methods are specified, and routine procedures are followed. We’re looking for someone with ability to read, interpret and understand standard test methods, Quality policy manuals, safety rules, and procedure manuals. This position will travel about 15% of the time.

Salary & Benefits Information

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:

• Setting up test apparatus, operating equipment, maintaining equipment and facilities

• Preparing test samples

• Obtaining and recording test data in accordance with standards

• Performing basic analysis of test data and routine calculations

• Report any observations, for example inconsistent data, to management.

• Follow all health safety and housekeeping policies, including keeping the work area organized

• Draft technical reports

• Communicating with client regarding project information, scheduling and results

• Other duties as assigned

What it takes to be successful in this role:

• High school diploma or GED and 2 year(s) of relevant experience or the equivalent in terms of education, experience and training

• Ability to utilize basic shop equipment and various hand tools

• Ability to review, understand, and convey technical information in an effective manner

• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out test instructions

• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment

• Strong communication skills, in both verbal and written formats

• Must be quality driven and customer focused.

• Microsoft Office software proficiency, including Word, Excel and Outlook

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.

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