Senior Laboratory Technician

Intertek Global • Pittsburgh, PA

23d • Onsite

About The Position

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Senior Laboratory Technician to join our Environmental team in Pittsburgh, PA. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the environmental industry!
Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities.
What are we looking for?
The Senior Laboratory Technician is primarily responsible for sample processing and preparation, laboratory analysis, reporting, ordering and inventory, and quality control activities.
Shift/Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, Typically 9:30am-6pm
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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Chemistry, Biology, Forensic Science
• 5+ years of professional environmental/ IH laboratory experience
• 2+ years of bulk asbestos analysis via microscopy techniques required (both PLM and TEM experience preferred)
• Attention to detail, accuracy, integrity
• Ability to read, apply, and teach standards, methods, regulations, and SOPs
• Strong communication and customer service skills

Nice To Haves

• Geology Degree strongly preferred
• 1+ years of laboratory leadership experience preferred
• 1+ years of quality systems experience (ISO 17025, AIHA, NVLAP, ELAP preferred) preferred

Responsibilities

• Sample Processing and Preparation
• Utilization of a LIMS for data entry and reporting
• QA/QC activities including but not limited to validations, SOP writing and compliance, calibrations, proficiency testing oversight, CARs, data review, and ensuring accreditation compliance
• Laboratory analysis/ microscopy
• Operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment, including a microscope
• Reporting and client communication
• Maintaining organization and cleanliness of laboratory area
• Ordering and oversight of supplies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees