Entrylevel Quality Control Inspector Jobs in Slidell, LA

Technician, Lab Petroleum - Gas Chromatography  - St. Rose, Louisiana

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Gas Chromatography Petroleum Laboratory Technician to join our Caleb Brett team in St. Rose, LA. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in petrochemical industry.

Intertek Caleb Brett provides specialized Cargo inspection and analytical assessment services to the oil and gas, chemical and other commodities markets. With a global network of laboratories, 24/7 availability, and more than 130 years of exceptional customer service, our customers receive independent inspection and testing with industry-leading customer service. 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?

A GC Lab Technician that is a skilled laboratory professional with hands-on experience in instrument calibration, troubleshooting, method development, quality control, and inventory management. Known for improving lab efficiency, training team members, solving technical issues, and helping ensure accurate results while meeting deadlines and maintaining smooth day-to-day operations.

Shift/Schedule: Monday through Friday, 08:00am to 5:00 pm

Salary & Benefits Information

Salary is very competitive and 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 instrument calibrations and verification checks to maintain analytical integrity.
• Demonstrate advanced technical problem-solving skills to reduce reliance on external service providers and improve laboratory cost efficiency.
• Assist with laboratory investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement programs to enhance overall data reliability.
• Assist in department method development, validation, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare reagents, standards, calibration mixtures, and quality control samples.
• Maintain department inventory, including reagents, consumables, standards, and spare parts.
• Collaborate with laboratory management to restore and maintain instrument functionality during critical operational periods.
• Support department efficiency initiatives by identifying opportunities for process improvements and workflow enhancements.
• Train new laboratory personnel in analytical methods, laboratory procedures, safety requirements, and instrument operation.
• Contribute to maintaining sample turnaround times through effective prioritization and coordination of laboratory activities.

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties. 

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related Science Field
• Two years GC Petroleum Lab Experience is required
• Ability to identify problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions
• Experience with Laboratory Information Systems

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Experience with Agilent GC instruments preferred
• Additional experience with HPLC, SFC, GC-Vuv, and IC/CIC a plus

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

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.

We Value Diversity

Intertek's network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email intertekhrusa@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life. Intertek Caleb Brett is leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide and experts in qualitative and quantitative analytical assessment services to the oil and gas, chemical, and other commodities markets. With international 24/7/365 service and coordination coverage, we treat each cargo as if it were our own.