Laboratory Technician - Channahon, IL
Company: Bureau Veritas Technical Assessments
Location: Channahon
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
A WORLD LEADER IN TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION SERVICES
Bureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities
with an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to
play a vital role with a global organization. If you would enjoy
working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity
to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to
apply online today. Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity
Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons
in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen
status, sexual orientation, genetics, status as a protected
veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics. This
position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment
in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit,
in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training,
work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions.
City:Channahon State:Illinois GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF
RESPONSIBILITIES Oil and Petroleum Laboratory Technicians perform
laboratory tests to determine chemical and physical characteristics
or composition of solid, liquid or gaseous materials for such
purposes as quality control, process control or product development
by performing the following duties.SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensures the laboratory has adequate resources to perform all
aspects of work required. Operates laboratory equipment and
instruments such as microscopes, centrifuge, agitators, viscometer,
chemical balance scales, spectrophotometer, gas chromatograph,
colorimeter, and other equipment. Tests materials used as
ingredients in adhesives, cement, propellants, lubricants,
refectories, synthetic rubber, plastics, paint, paper, cloth, and
products for such qualities as purity, stability, viscosity,
density, absorption, gas chromatograph, and melting or flash point.
Tests materials for presence and content of elements or substances
such as hydrocarbons, manganese, natural grease, tungsten, sulfur,
cyanide, ash, dust, or impurities. Tests samples of manufactured
products to verify conformity to specifications. Records test
results on standardized forms and writes test reports describing
procedures used; prepares graphs and charts. Cleans and sterilizes
laboratory equipment; calibrates laboratory instruments. Prepares
chemical solutions according to standard formulas. Adds chemicals
or raw materials to process solutions or products batches to
correct or establish formulation required to meet specifications.
Encourages laboratory performance through communication with lab
staff and management to promote empowerment and accountability.
Understands customer requirements and organizes lab procedures,
schedules and staffing to provide for meeting and exceeding those
requirements. Supports the ISO certificate(s) and assists in the
corrective/preventive actions process. Works a rotating schedule
including weekends, holidays and must be available to work on an
on-call basis. Represents Inspectorate by appearance and conduct;
behaves ethically at all times; maintains open communication with
Lab Manager. Carries out all responsibilities in a supportive
manner with total adherence to: the Company's Health, Safety and
Environmental Policies and Procedures; Business Management System;
Compliance and Ethics Policies; and exercises good judgment, common
sense, and diplomacy. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS High
school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three
years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination
of education and experience. CORE COMPETENCIES To perform this job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of
the normal knowledge, skill, and/or ability levels required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to read,
analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional
journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure
manuals; ability to effectively present information and respond to
questions from groups of managers, customers and the general
public. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units
of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals;
ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and draw and interpret
graphical data. Ability to apply common-sense understanding to
complex situations and able to prepare and/or follow instructions
in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Ability to define problems,
collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. PHYSICAL
DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee able to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle and feel
objects, tools or controls and talk or hear. The employee
frequently is required to stand, walk, smell and occasionally
required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally
required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must
occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds (with assistance).
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The
work environment characteristics described here are representative
of those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Depending on location site, while performing
the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near explosive
material and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions,
fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme
cold and/or heat; possibly working in enclosed spaces. The noise
level is usually moderate. If you are an individual with a
disability and you would like us to assist you with searching the
Careers Page site for employment opportunities and/or assistance
with completing your profile and application, please contact us at
1-888-357-7020 or email us with your request to
NorthAmericaTA@bureauveritas.com . We are happy to assist you and
encourage you to consider Bureau Veritas for your next great career
opportunity! If you would like additional information regarding
Bureau Veritas' federal obligations in regards to equal employment
opportunity, please click the link below:
http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
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