Bureau Veritas North America · 1 week ago
Laboratory Technician - New Orleans, LA
Saint Rose, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$25/hr - $30/hr
1+ years expBureau Veritas North America is a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification services. They are seeking a Laboratory Technician responsible for performing laboratory tests to determine the chemical and physical characteristics of various materials, ensuring quality control and compliance with specifications.
Information ServicesMedia and EntertainmentPublic Safety
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Ability to operate laboratory equipment and instruments such as microscopes, centrifuge, agitators, viscometer, chemical balance scales, spectrophotometer, gas chromatograph, colorimeter, and other equipment
Ability to test materials for presence and content of elements or substances such as hydrocarbons, manganese, natural grease, tungsten, sulfur, cyanide, ash, dust, or impurities
Ability to record test results on standardized forms and write test reports describing procedures used; prepares graphs and charts
Ability to clean and sterilize laboratory equipment; calibrate laboratory instruments
Ability to prepare chemical solutions according to standard formulas
Ability to add chemicals or raw materials to process solutions or products batches to correct or establish formulation required to meet specifications
Ability to encourage laboratory performance through communication with lab staff and management to promote empowerment and accountability
Ability to understand customer requirements and organize lab procedures, schedules and staffing to provide for meeting and exceeding those requirements
Ability to support the ISO certificate(s) and assist in the corrective/preventive actions process
Ability to work a rotating schedule including weekends, holidays and must be available to work on an on-call basis
Ability to represent Inspectorate by appearance and conduct; behave ethically at all times; maintain open communication with Lab Manager
Ability to carry 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 exercise good judgment, common sense, and diplomacy
Benefits
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.
5001-10000 employees
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