Laboratory Technician

SGS; Otley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

SGS is seeking a Laboratory Technician for a 12-month temporary assignment in Cambridge. You will perform sample preparation and extraction, report equipment issues, and maintain accurate laboratory records to support daily operations.

No prior lab experience or degree is required, and a food-processing background is welcomed. The role emphasizes attention to detail, organization, and adherence to health and safety standards within a busy food testing environment.

Qualifications

• No prior lab experience or degree required.
• Experience with food and fast-paced environments.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures accurately.
• Good organisational skills to maintain records and compliance.
• Proactive approach to learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Perform sample preparation and extraction following SGS-approved SOPs.
• Report equipment or instrumentation failures to senior staff.
• Maintain organized, auditable laboratory records.
• Complete daily tasks efficiently to support operational output.
• Maintain a safe working environment, following Health & Safety protocols.

Skills

Food handling

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Proactive learning

Job 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 100,000 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 Food industry services help ensure food safety, quality, and compliance through testing, inspection, certification, and auditing-supporting businesses across the supply chain from farm to fork.

Job Description

• Job Title:Laboratory Technician
• Job Type:Temporary 12 months
• Location:Cambridge

Role overview:

• Perform sample preparation and extraction following SGS-approved SOPs.
• Report any equipment or instrumentation failures to senior staff.
• Maintain organized, auditable laboratory records.
• Complete daily tasks efficiently to support operational output.
• Maintain a safe working environment, following Health & Safety protocols

Qualifications

The ideal candidate would be from a food process driven background such as fast food restaurants or food manufacturing.No previous lab experience or degree is required!

• Experience in working with food and fast paced environments
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures accurately.
• Good organisational skills to maintain records and compliance.
• Proactive approach to learning and development.

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:

• Generous Annual Leave allowanceplus bank holidays

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.