Laboratory Instrumentation and Calibration Specialist

The Laboratory Instrumentation and Calibration Specialist is responsible for the oversight of all the laboratory testing equipment. The calibration specialist is the focal point for the Laboratory Manager / Supervisor for technical expertise associated with testing equipment associated with standard operating procedures in strict compliance with industry standards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintaining the equipment inventory
• Requesting reference materials and references standards needed to support equipment calibration.
• Calibrating, servicing, verifying, and maintaining laboratory instruments including GC, GCMS, ICP, AAS, and

spectrometers, etc.

Required Skills

petroleum testing and / or equipment maintenance

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in a laboratory with some time in office. The employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. AmSpec Services provides product information, training, engineering controls, and personal protective equipment in an effort to protect employees from exposure to potentially harmful levels of those materials. Employees are required to read product information, use available engineering controls, follow guidelines presented during training, and be able to wear and use appropriate protective equipment, including respiratory protective equipment, as may be required by the work environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Requirements

Safety Sensitive position that requires pre-employment, random and annual drug and alcohol testing (including marijuana testing). Ability to stand for long periods of time. Pass a drug and alcohol test specified by AmSpec, Pass an annual Pulmonary Fitness and Respirator Fit Test, Pass a physical examination by a physician designated by AmSpec Services, both before employment and at any time during employment upon request of AmSpec Services to confirm the employee’s ability to perform the essential job functions of the position. Ability to stand for extended periods and lift / carry boxes weighing up to 45lbs. Ability to work in the presence of odors, typical of petroleum or petrochemicals, without allergic reactions or nausea when such odors are within OSHA-designated permissible exposure limits (PELs).

Required Experience

petroleum testing and / or equipment maintenance

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in a laboratory with some time in office. The employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. AmSpec Services provides product information, training, engineering controls, and personal protective equipment in an effort to protect employees from exposure to potentially harmful levels of those materials. Employees are required to read product information, use available engineering controls, follow guidelines presented during training, and be able to wear and use appropriate protective equipment, including respiratory protective equipment, as may be required by the work environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Requirements

Safety Sensitive position that requires pre-employment, random and annual drug and alcohol testing (including marijuana testing). Ability to stand for long periods of time. Pass a drug and alcohol test specified by AmSpec, Pass an annual Pulmonary Fitness and Respirator Fit Test, Pass a physical examination by a physician designated by AmSpec Services, both before employment and at any time during employment upon request of AmSpec Services to confirm the employee’s ability to perform the essential job functions of the position. Ability to stand for extended periods and lift / carry boxes weighing up to 45lbs. Ability to work in the presence of odors, typical of petroleum or petrochemicals, without allergic reactions or nausea when such odors are within OSHA-designated permissible exposure limits (PELs).