Laboratory Technician l-Footwear Lab - Bentonville, AR

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Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Laboratory Technician l, Footwear Lab, to join our Softlines team in Bentonville, AR. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the ATIC Industry for Softlines/Footwear.

Intertek's Softlines Testing services enable retailers, brands and manufacturers of textiles, apparel, fashion accessories, footwear and home textiles to ensure the safety and quality of their products. Intertek performs softlines testing on items ranging from fabric samples to finished products, including apparel and footwear for children and adults (pajamas, sweaters, jeans, outerwear) and home furnishings (bedding, curtains, furniture fabric, rugs). We help ensure our customers meet consumer demand for high quality, minimize reputational risk, reduce environmental impacts and protect the interests of retailers, brands, textile manufacturers and consumer safety. 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?

The Laboratory Technician l, Footwear Lab is responsible for performing the testing activities in the footwear laboratory and coordinating the testing activities to meet the service requirements of the laboratory.

Shift/Schedule:  8 am to 5 pm local time, Mon to Fri

Salary & Benefits Information

The base wage or salary range for this position ranges from $18.00 to $ 22.00 per hour, depending on experience. Individual compensation packages are 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:

Prepare test specimens, perform testing, and reporting of test results into the Laboratory LIMS system. The test includes, physical, color fastness, pH value tests on footwear products and materials
Read understand, and follow lab standard operating procedures, or Standard test Methods and /or client test methods as required by the customers
Co-ordinate work with other department team members to complete testing, reporting and report issue in a timely manner
Communicate with account manager to obtain required number of samples and/or clarifications about the projects from the client
Communicate project status details to Team Leader /Lab manager and timely communicate any delays with the account manager
Provide support in test selection, review of lab test results and explain test results
Assist in keeping inventory of laboratory and equipment supplies necessary for the day-to-day functioning of the laboratory and in compiling a list of supplies to be ordered in timely manner
Organize tested and remnant samples from laboratory for sample archiving by logistics department
Demonstrate test procedure to auditors, clients and support account managers during client visits
Assist in ISO 17025 laboratory accreditation and calibration activities of the laboratory and perform daily, weekly, and monthly Quality Assurance/Quality Control checks on equipment
Maintain general cleanliness and upkeep of the laboratory

Minimum  Requirements & Qualifications:

High School Diploma
One year of work experience in ISO 17025 accredited laboratory
Microsoft Office proficiency, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Fluency in using computers is required
Color differentiation testing to be completed with passing score, as a minimum requirement, upon signing/ accepting offer documents
Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

Laboratory experience in testing footwear products is a plus
Experience and general knowledge of footwear, Leather, fabrics, footwear specific testing standards, and U.S. & Canadian regulatory requirements on consumer products is preferred
Experience and general knowledge of footwear, Leather, fabrics, footwear specific testing standards, and U.S. & Canadian regulatory requirements on consumer products is preferred
Key Attributes:

Customer focused and quality driven with positive attitude modeled after Intertek’s 10X Energies within the workplace; practicing Doing Business the Right Way
Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines
Must be detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management 
Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal, written and presentation formats.
Must be customer focused and quality driven
Be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work
Ability to utilize basic shop equipment and hand tools