Automotive & Hardgoods Lab Technician - Testing & QA

Sgs; Fairfield (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

SGS is seeking a Laboratory Technician - Automotive & Hardgoods in Fairfield, NJ. This full-time role offers an hourly pay range of $21.00–$28.00, with compensation reflecting skills and experience.

The position involves preparing and analyzing samples, performing destructive and non-destructive tests, and recording results. The candidate will maintain lab equipment, assist with client inquiries, and support cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Technical education, college coursework, or a degree in science, engineering, technology, or a related field is preferred.
• Previous laboratory, testing, manufacturing, engineering, quality, or technical experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, laboratory equipment, and instrumentation.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately document and interpret test results.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn laboratory data-entry and reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Sample preparation and analysis following published test methods and company/client SOPs.
• Organize test samples including consumer goods such as DIY items, paper goods, plastic products and shipping containers.
• Prepare test specimens from the samples submitted using hand tools and power tools.
• Perform both destructive and non-destructive physical testing on the samples.
• Record test results in the format specified which includes handwritten datasheets, computer printouts and electronic data entry.
• Routine operation, maintenance, and validation of laboratory equipment and instruments.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Laboratory equipment operation

Data entry

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

Technical education or degree in science/engineering/related field

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

SGS is seeking a Laboratory Technician - Automotive & Hardgoods in Fairfield, NJ. This full-time role offers an hourly pay range of $21.00–$28.00, with compensation reflecting skills and experience.

The position involves preparing and analyzing samples, performing destructive and non-destructive tests, and recording results. The candidate will maintain lab equipment, assist with client inquiries, and support cross-functional teams.