Lab Technician, Mineral

Caleb Brett - Lab Technician, Mineral - Detroit, Michigan

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.

Intertek / Caleb Brett is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world.

We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide.

Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

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 them resolve difficult technical challenges.

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.

Salary & Benefits Information

Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skillset, experience, qualifications, and other job-related duties.

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:


* 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.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:


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


* Must possess good math and observation skills.


* Must demonstrate proficiency using LIMS applications and established chemistry lab processes.


* 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,...