Technical Manager-GC Lab

GC Technical Manager – Deer Park, TX - On Site

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a GC Technical Manager to join our Caleb Brett team in Deer Park, TX. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the Inspection and Testing Industry.

Intertek Caleb Brett provides specialized Cargo inspection and analytical assessment services to the oil and gas, chemical and other commodities markets. With a global network of laboratories, 24/7 availability, and more than 130 years of exceptional customer service, our customers receive independent inspection and testing with industry-leading customer service. 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 GC Technical Manager  is responsible for the technical oversight of all gas chromatography instrumentation and methodologies, including method development, instrument maintenance, personnel training, and quality system compliance. Partners with laboratory management to expand analytical capabilities and maintain operational excellence through continuous improvement and technical expertise.

Shift/Schedule: Monday - Friday 

Salary & Benefits Information

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:

• Provide technical leadership and serve as the subject matter expert for all gas chromatography instrumentation, analytical methods, and laboratory operations
• Calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and optimize GC and GC-MS instrumentation to ensure reliable operation and minimal downtime
• Develop, validate, implement, and maintain analytical methods in accordance with ASTM, ISO, EPA, and customer requirements
• Train, qualify, and mentor laboratory personnel on GC instrumentation, analytical methods, troubleshooting, and laboratory best practices
• Lead and maintain compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 quality system requirements, including audit preparation, technical documentation, and continuous improvement activities
• Review, develop, and maintain laboratory SOPs, test methods, work instructions, and technical documentation to ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance.
• Perform routine technical assessments of analytical methods, monitor instrument performance, and implement corrective actions to improve data quality and laboratory efficiency.
• Manage instrument maintenance schedules, service records, consumable inventory, calibration standards, and vendor relationships for laboratory instrumentation.
• Provide technical support to laboratory staff, customers, and management regarding analytical capabilities, method limitations, troubleshooting, and new testing opportunities.

• Evaluate and recommend new instrumentation, software, and analytical technologies to expand laboratory capabilities and support business growth.

   

  Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a closely related scientific discipline
• 5 years experience with Gas Chromatography

• Advanced knowledge of gas chromatography (GC) and GC-MS instrumentation, including operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair

   

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific field is preferred
• Experience maintaining compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 quality management systems, including participation in internal and external accreditation audits

• Proven experience training and mentoring laboratory personnel and providing technical support for analytical testing and instrumentation

   

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

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*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.      

About the company

Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.