Laboratory Technician

Agricultural Laboratory Technician I - New Orleans, LA

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 I to join our Agricultural Services (Agri) team in New Orleans, LA.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in laboratory testing.

Intertek Agricultural (Agri) services is a leading global player in the Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) of agricultural commodities.

Operating at every stage in the agricultural product journey, Intertek Agri has the expertise to provide seamless support across a global network of linked and agri-dedicated offices, led by our twelve product lines.

Intertek 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.

What are we looking for?

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for duties supporting and performing the analytical testing of various products, for the company and its clients, and to maintain the associated records thereof.

Shift/Schedule: Monday through Friday, 0730 - 1630, overtime as needed.

Salary & Benefits Information:

Individual 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 you'll do:


* Perform numerous chemical and physical tests based on accepted industry standards ranging from ASTM, AOCS, AOAC, AACC, etc.

in multiple test areas


* Work with a dynamic team


* Assist with equipment calibration, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting


* Clean glassware and test equipment


* Assist with preparing reagents as needed


* Record data on appropriate data sheets and reports data into LIMS


* Maintain quality records, control charts, and lab supply inventories


* Comply with safety, quality and housekeeping requirements


* Participate in cross training as needed


* Carry out the above responsibilities, and all others which may be assigned, in a manner demonstrating support for and adherence to the Company's Safety Policy and Procedures, Quality Policy and Procedures, Ethics Policy, Environmental Management System, Vision and Strategy, and exercise good judgment, common sense, and diplomacy in so doing


* Perform other duties as required

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details.

The position assumes tha...