Junior Environmental Lab Technician (Oil & Gas)

SGS; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance related bonus

Private medical cover

Generous Annual Leave

Enhanced maternity/paternity and adopt

Length of Service Awards

Birthday day off

Discounted Gym Membership

Job summary

SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, is looking for a Graduate Laboratory Technician in Middlesbrough. You will join an environmental laboratory that supports safety, compliance, and sustainability projects across oil & gas and related sectors.

Your responsibilities include preparing and analysing samples, operating lab instruments, recording results in LIMS, and delivering high-quality data on time.

Qualifications

• An interest in science, chemistry, environmental testing, or laboratory operations.
• Good attention to detail with the ability to accurately prepare, measure, and analyse samples.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Confidence using computer systems and entering data accurately.
• Flexible attitude in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Science, Maths, and English.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and analysing environmental samples, including water, soil, waste, and oil & gas related materials.
• Operating laboratory instrumentation and carrying out testing in line with recognised industry methods and procedures.
• Recording and reviewing results using our Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Delivering high-quality, accurate data within customer deadlines.
• Performing quality control checks and assisting with investigations when results fall outside expected parameters.
• Supporting the maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
• Assisting with the preparation and dispatch of sample kits to customers.

Skills

Science interest

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Data entry

Computer literacy

Education

GCSEs in Science/Maths/English

Tools

LIMS

Job description

SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, is looking for a Graduate Laboratory Technician in Middlesbrough. You will join an environmental laboratory that supports safety, compliance, and sustainability projects across oil & gas and related sectors.

Your responsibilities include preparing and analysing samples, operating lab instruments, recording results in LIMS, and delivering high-quality data on time.