Building Material Laboratory Technician Job Listing at Intertek in York, PA (Job ID 9073)

Description

Building Material Laboratory Technician

Intertek is searching for a Laboratory Technician to join our Building & Construction team in our York, PA office.  This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Materials Testing!

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.

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

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.

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, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

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.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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