Laboratory Technician

SGS Australia; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing and certification company in Tees Valley is looking for a Laboratory Technician to prepare and analyze samples using Scanning Electron Microscopy. The position requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a basic understanding of chemistry. The successful candidate will follow strict quality standards and produce reports in a timely manner. The company offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including private medical cover, performance bonuses, and generous leave allowance.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

Private medical cover

Competitive pension scheme

Generous Annual Leave allowance

An additional day off for your birthday

Retailer Discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay

Length of Service Awards

Christmas Vouchers

Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Discounted Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Strong communication and attention to detail are required.
• Basic knowledge of chemistry is essential for this role.
• Proficiency in IT is necessary for completing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Interpret job card instructions accurately for job processing.
• Process samples and generate reports following established procedures.
• Cooperate with the QC department for required audits.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Basic chemistry

Basic IT skills

Education

GCSE Science, Maths & English

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 Industries and Environment services help businesses ensure safety, sustainability, and compliance through testing, inspection, certification, and consulting—supporting sectors from manufacturing to infrastructure and environmental management.

Job Description

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Job Type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 per week - Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm
Location: Middlesbrough
Salary: £23,810 per annum

About the Role

We are seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our team in Middlesbrough. This role involves the preparation, analysis, and reporting of samples using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). You will play a key part in ensuring accurate identification and reporting in line with strict quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret job card instructions accurately, including scope of works and contract reviews.
• Process samples and produce final reports in a timely manner following established procedures.
• Cooperate with the QC department and complete required audit schedules.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Strong communication skills.
• Attention to detail
• Basic chemistry
• Basic IT skills

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Science, Maths & English

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
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Retailer Discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
• Length of Service Awards
• Christmas Vouchers
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives
• 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.

APPLY NOW for full consideration, if you are selected for an interview, or further consideration, we will be in touch with you directly.