Laboratory Technician

SGS; Belfast; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading testing, inspection, and certification company as a Laboratory Technician in Belfast. You will support analytical testing, ensuring results meet quality standards. Ideal candidates have lab experience and strong communication skills. Enjoy a rewarding work environment with benefits including private medical cover and performance-related bonuses.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

Private medical cover

Competitive pension scheme

Generous Annual Leave allowance

Retailer Discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Length of Service Awards

Christmas Vouchers

Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Discounted Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Prior lab experience in a high-standards testing environment.
• Familiarity with LIMS systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis on samples using established test procedures.
• Record and manage results in LIMS.
• Collaborate with inspection teams to meet turnaround times.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

GCSEs (A–C) in Science, Maths, and English

Tools

LIMS

Job description

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. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

SGS’s Natural Resources business line powers the mining, energy, and resource sectors with expert testing, inspection, and certification. From exploration to trade, SGS helps clients boost efficiency, stay compliant, and reduce risk—backed by cutting-edge labs, digital tools, and a global network.

• Job title:Laboratory Technician
• Job Type: Permanent
• Location: Belfast
• Hours: 37.5hours,Monday-Friday
• Industry: Oil, gas & chemicals

Job Description

Join the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company. SGS is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support analytical testing at our Belfast laboratory.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform analysis on samples using established test procedures, ensuring results meet client and internal quality standards.
• Record and manage results in LIMS (e.g., CCLAS).
• Conduct SQC and Round Robin tests, investigating and acting on any non-conformances.
• Collaborate with inspection teams to meet turnaround times and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Support continuous improvement and training initiatives within the lab.

Qualifications

• Prior lab experience in a high-standards testing environment.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with LIMS systems (desirable) and standard laboratory procedures.
• Minimum GCSEs (A–C) in Science, Maths, and English (or equivalent).
• A full driving licence is essential.

Additional Information

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• Retailer Discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
• Length of Service Awards
• Christmas Vouchers
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Discounted Gym Membership

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, 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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