Laboratory Technician

SGS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global testing and certification firm is seeking a Laboratory Technician for its Environmental Laboratory team. The role involves performing testing on various sample types including soil and water, utilizing advanced instrumentation. Ideal candidates should have a science qualification, preferably in Chemistry, and some laboratory experience. This position offers flexible working conditions and various employee benefits, promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Paid parental leave

Corporate health & wellbeing offers

Ongoing learning & development

Career development opportunities

Employee benefits platform access

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in relevant scientific field.
• Experience working in laboratory environments is an advantage.
• Ability to adapt to changing tasks and hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples and conduct analytical testing and reporting.
• Perform laboratory equipment calibrations and maintenance.
• Maintain compliance with QA/QC procedures and NATA requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Laboratory testing experience

Flexibility

Education

Tertiary qualification in Science, preferably Chemistry

Tools

GC

HPLC

ICP/MS

Job description

SGS Australiais a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence. Backed by SGS’s global legacyofover 140 years, we operate one of the largest networks of accredited laboratories and field facilities in Australia, with a network of more than 50 offices and laboratories and over 1,400 employees across Australia.We are accredited byNATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.

Join our dynamic Environmental Laboratory team at SGS Notting Hill as a Laboratory Technician and play a key role in delivering accurate, high-quality analytical results that help protect our environment. In this full‑time role, you’ll perform testing and reporting on a variety of sample types — including soil, water, air, and other environmental matrices — using both conventional techniques and cutting‑edge instrumentation such as GC, GC/MSMS, HPLC, LC/MSMS, ICP/MS, and FIA across our Inorganic, Organic, and Radio Chemistry sections.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare samples and perform analytical and radio chemistry testing, including reporting of results.
• Conduct laboratory equipment calibrations and routine maintenance.
• Follow and comply with laboratory QA/QC procedures and NATA accreditation requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment, protecting equipment and preventing contamination.
• Continuously update skills and knowledge through training and on‑the‑job development.
• Use safety equipment correctly at all times and report any unsafe conditions or faulty equipment immediately.
• Undertake other duties as directed by the Team Leader.

To Be Successful in This Role

• Tertiary qualification in Science, preferably Chemistry.
• Experience working in a general laboratory environment is highly desirable.
• Flexibility to adapt to varying tasks and working hours as required.

WHY WORK FOR SGS?

Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS.

• • As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work
• • Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business
• • Paid parental leave
• • Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations
• • Corporate health & wellbeing offers
• • Ongoing learning & development
• • Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)
• • SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU

SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward‑thinking workplace.

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.