Bureau Veritas North America · 1 month ago
OCM Laboratory Technician - Hoffman Estates, IL
Hoffman Estates, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelBureau Veritas North America is a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification services. The OCM Laboratory Technician role involves performing laboratory tests to determine the chemical and physical characteristics of various materials for quality control and product development.
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Responsibilities
Operates laboratory equipment and instruments such as FTIRs, ICPS, balance/scales, spectrophotometer, gas chromatograph, colorimeter, and other equipment
Tests in-service lubricants for maintenance and reliability purposes for characteristics such as wear, contamination, viscosity, density, cleanliness, and degradation by-products
Records test results on standardized forms and writes test reports describing procedures used
Cleans and maintains 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
Qualification
Required
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees
Ability to do some basic algebra, calculus, and trigonometry
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
Valid driver's license not required
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
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
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
Preferred
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Internships and laboratory experience will be considered
Benefits
Annual Incentive Bonus Plan
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Company-matched Retirement plan
Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Optional life and pet insurance
EAP and Total Wellbeing Lifestyle Programs
Tuition Assistance and/or Professional Development
Employee Discounts
Company
Bureau Veritas North America
Bureau Veritas is a global leader in the Quality Assurance, Health, Safety & Environmental (QHSE), and Social Responsibility industries.
Founded in 1828
5001-10000 employees
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