ASTM Laboratory Technician - Hoffman Estates, IL

Bureau Veritas

  • Chicago, IL
  • $17.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 28 days ago
  • Apply easily
A WORLD LEADER IN TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION SERVICESBureau 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: ChicagoState: IllinoisTITLE: ASTM Laboratory TechnicianDEPARTMENT: OCM OperationsREPORTS TO: Laboratory SupervisorPay: $17.00 per hourSUMMARY: ASTM Lab Tech will provide in a safe, legal, and ethical manner, the technical expertise and non-routine problem solving abilities needed to support the analytical and testing services of the Laboratory.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
  • Performing chemical tests and analysis of fuel and oil samples by ASTM/ISO and other documented test procedures.
  • Revise internal test procedures as new capabilities are added or existing methods are updated.
  • Participating in internal and external quality and proficiency programs to include sample analysis and preparation of final reports.
  • To devise and apply the methodology for dealing effectively with those special analytical problems for which no published procedures exist.
  • Operates laboratory equipment and instruments such as microscopes, centrifuge, agitators, viscometer, chemical balance scales, spectrophotometer, gas chromatograph, colorimeter, and other equipment.
  • 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.
  • To adhere to professionalism and to the principles of the scientific method, basing decisions on education, experience, observation, and deduction.
  • Participates and takes an active role in management of the facility and workflow
  • Assists in monitoring, measuring, and assessing quality assurance practices and protocols for continual improvement.
  • Assists where necessary troubleshooting instrumentation problems, calibrations, and quality assurance practices and protocols.
  • To 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 to exercise good judgment, common sense, and diplomacy in so doing.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: NoneQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent required. Internships and laboratory experience will be considered. Preferred Degree in Scientific Filed, Ideally ChemistryLANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: 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 to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to properly interpret technical reports related to chemicals and their properties. Ability to interpret scientific formulas.REASONING ABILITY: Must be capable of understanding and following technical procedures. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.CERTIFICATES, LICENSE, AND REGISTRATIONS: N/APHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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 stand; use of hands and/or finger to feel objects, work tools, or controls; talk or hear and smell. For certain analytical tests the ability to see color is required, a color blindness test will be taken to determine the ability to be able to perform some of those tests. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and with explosive material and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risks of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.At Bureau Veritas, we are dedicated to ensuring our employees receive fair and competitive pay, accompanied by comprehensive health and wellness benefits.Here's a breakdown of what we provide:Pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.Our Health and Welfare Benefits are designed to meet your needs, eligible on your first day of employment:Medical, Dental, and Vision coverageCompany-matched Retirement planGenerous Paid Time Off and Company HolidaysLife Insurance and AD&D coveragePaid Parental Leave up to 10 weeks payShort-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)Optional life and pet insuranceEAP and Total Wellbeing Lifestyle ProgramsTuition Assistance and/or Professional DevelopmentEmployee DiscountsThis information is transparently provided in adherence to several state and local Equal Pay and Pay Transparency Laws.Join us at Bureau Veritas, where your well-being and professional growth are our top priorities.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 .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:READY TO LEAVE YOUR MARK IN A SMARTER SOCIETY?

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