Laboratory Technician

2 weeks ago

Fairfield, United States SGS Full time

**Company Description** 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 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.**

**Job Description**:
As a Laboratory Technician, under general supervision, performs laboratory tests to determine the performance, chemical, and/or physical composition of consumer products.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Performs routine laboratory testing, following the relevant company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and methods. Validate performance on methods as required.
- This position conducts sample preparation, extractions, and digestion of various organic and inorganic substances for consumer product testing purposes.
- Perform extractions in order to prepare samples for instrumentation.
- Digests samples to support testing needs.
- Coordinates samples submitted for Chemistry testing by the Central Processing team.
- Confirms that the samples submitted are enough to perform the required/requested testing
- Test to applicable standards (ASTM, CSPA, ISO, SSC, etc.) and customer-specific protocols.
- Determines the type of testing based on the appropriate guidelines and regulations.
- Demonstrates good and safe work habits and enforces a clean working environment.
- May be required to receive, sort, log client samples into the database, and prepare sample labels.
- May be required to archive, return, or dispose of client samples as per the established procedure.
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly Quality Assurance/Quality Control checks on equipment.
- Assist in keeping inventory of laboratory chemicals and equipment necessary for the day to day functioning of the laboratory and in compiling a list of supplies to be ordered when needed.
- Assists in calibration/verification tasks and other ISO 17025 related activities.
- Ensure all personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant for tasks are worn at all times.
- Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures
- Performs other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**
Required:

- Associates Degree in Chemistry or related scientific disciplines preferred
- Working in a lab setting with experience following strict safety standards, or equivalent education and experience

Preferred:

- Bachelor’s Degree in related scientific disciplines
- Language Skills: English - Basic level required, Intermediate preferred
- Mathematical Skills: Basic level required, Intermediate preferred
- Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Intermediate level preferred
- Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, and Word) - Basic user proficiency required
- Ability to work independently under the direct supervision
- Ability to execute detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
- Ability to read and understand documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
- Ability to follow directions to ensure the end results are accurate and completed with the required timeframe

Pay Range: $21.15 - $26.44/ hour
**Additional Information**
- ** This position will be based at our IT hub in Madrid. **We offer hybrid working**

A career at SGS enables you to collaborate in an open, friendly and supportive culture that thrives on teamwork, and flourish in an environment where people respect and help each other to grow and succeed. Expand and enrich your career through endless opportunities to learn, grow your expertise and fulfill your potential.

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