What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technician position at SGS?
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 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
Job Description
The Technician, Laboratory Minerals under general supervision performs laboratory tests to determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition of solid, liquid, or gaseous materials for such purposes as quality control, process control, or product development by performing the following duties.
- Performs laboratory testing, following relevant company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and methods.
- Weighs and tests samples on relevant equipment.
- Weighs and digest samples for analysis using relevant equipment.
- Accurately completes and maintains all laboratory reports.
- Receives, sorts and logs client samples into the data base, and prepares samples’ labels.
- Archives, returns, or disposes of client samples as per established procedure.
- Prepares monthly composites.
- Performs daily, weekly, and monthly Quality Assurance/Quality Control checks on equipment.
- Demonstrates good and safe work habits and enforces a clean working environment.
- Performs general upkeep and housekeeping of the laboratory.
- Ensures all equipment and containers are organized and cleaned before and after use.
- Ensures all personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant for tasks is worn at all times.
- Ensures compliance with all required local and federal safety processes and procedures.
- May also have preparation or field responsibilities, as required by business needs.
- May assist Junior Technicians as required.
- Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent Required
- 3 years working in Industrial Laboratory or Field Services setting Required
- Water Laboratory only: Where required by the state law, Post secondary (Associate or Bachelor’s) degree in science, or minimum 1-year supervised water testing experience Required
- Associate degree in or including some Science Preferred
- 5 years working in industrial/lab/field setting with experience following strict safety standards Preferred LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
- A valid and current Driver’s license may be required if the role requires driving a company vehicle.
- May be required to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Card).
- May be required to obtain 24-hour surface Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) certificate, training is available through SGS. KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABI
Additional Information
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.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
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.
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