About this role
We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
Job Functions
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Responsible for conducting laboratory analysis (hands on working on the bench).
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Complete all laboratory reports as applicable.
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Understand and keep current with all laboratory analysis methods.
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Assist with the maintenance and calibration of equipment.
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Understand and keep current with all laboratory safety and reporting techniques.
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Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures.
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Prepare chemical solutions according to standard formulas.
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Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Must be willing and able to work shift work and on-call schedule if required.
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Good organization skills, detailed oriented and completes tasks in a timely manner. (Required)
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Able to work in a routine repetitive fast paced work environment (Required)
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Able to stand on feet for long periods of time (Required)
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Ability to interpret a variety of instructions as may be furnished in oral, written, diagram, electronic or schedule form. (Required)
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Acts accordingly to the SGS standards of ethics and integrity (Required)
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Must be able to work with all chemicals, petrochemicals, and petroleum products. (Required)
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Must be able to manage time effectively and identify ways to increase efficiency and manage workload.
Physical Demands of the Job
- Stand
- Move or traverse
- Sit
- Use hands
- Reach with hands and arms
- Climb or balance
- Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
- Talk/hear
- Taste/Smell
- Lift/carry/push or pull: Occasionally 25 lbs
Qualifications
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Qualifications, Education and Experience
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High School Diploma or GED (Required)
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Associate degree in a science discipline (Preferred)
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1-year experience working in a laboratory setting (Preferred)
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Additional Information
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SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.