Lab Technician, Building Products Testing

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively searching for a Lab Technician, Building Products Testing to join our Building & Construction team in our Fridley, Minnesota office.  This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Product Testing!

The Building & Construction team provides assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services and building science solutions to deliver Total Quality Assurance to the built environment. The team offers the architectural, engineering and construction (A/E/C) industry with a full suite of capabilities both in the lab and on site.

Building Products Testing Solutions

From code compliance to performance testing to product certification - our commitment is to build a lasting partnership with our customers. We enable them to work with a single source to get their product the market access success they need.

What are we looking for?

The Lab Technician, Building Products Testing is responsible for conducting tests on a variety of building products and components

Salary & Benefits Information

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:

Setting up test apparatus Operating equipment Maintaining equipment and facilities Preparing test samples May make recommendations regarding technical decisions relating to the interpretation and applicability of test standards May communicate with clients and management Performing other work as required       

What it takes to be successful in this role:

High School Diploma or GED required  General construction/carpentry knowledge and experience using power tools   Experience in carpentry; welding and fabrication is a plus Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables Physical ability to lift at least 50 pounds   Physical ability to sit, stand, crouch, bend, climb stairs and ladders, crawl, push, pull, etc. as required to perform job duties  Ability to follow directions and work with minimal supervision   Excellent customer service skills   Strong communication skills – both written and oral   Good computer skills using Word and Excel. Ability to travel as business needs dictate  Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record (required)

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 hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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