Entry level Laboratory Technician

SGS Consulting; Utah; On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting is seeking a capable laboratory assistant to support testing and analysis of materials, intermediates, finished products, and samples. You will maintain thorough records, assist with investigations into out-of-spec results, and coordinate send-outs for contract testing.

The role emphasizes hands-on bench work, sample preparation, and documentation in a laboratory setting, with opportunities for growth for early-career professionals with an associate degree in science.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in science or related field required.
• Hands-on bench and laboratory experience preferred (academic or internship).
• Experience with routine testing, sample preparation and documentation in a lab setting.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for testing and analyzing incoming materials, intermediates, finished products, swab samples and other samples of a moderate scope and complexity of activity.
• Responsible for preparing, maintaining and reviewing thorough records, documentation on solutions, sample preparation and investigational/experimental samples.
• Responsible for supporting laboratory investigations into Out of Specification/Out of Trend results or other laboratory events.
• Responsible for coordinating and sending materials for contract laboratory testing.
• Responsible for cleaning laboratory glassware and bench space.
• Responsible for ordering, stocking and disposal of laboratory supplies and reagents.
• Responsible for assisting with activities associated with the stability program including sampling and placement.
• Responsible for executing projects of a limited to moderate scope as assigned.
• Responsible for assisting with activities related to the sampling of incoming materials as needed.

Skills

Inventory management

Lab experience

Documentation in lab

Education

Associate’s degree in science or related field

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for testing and analyzing incoming materials, intermediates, finished products, swab samples and other samples of a moderate scope and complexity of activity.
• Responsible for preparing, maintaining and reviewing thorough records, documentation on solutions, sample preparation and investigational/experimental samples.
• Responsible for supporting laboratory investigations into Out of Specification/Out of Trend results or other laboratory events.
• Responsible for coordinating and sending materials for contract laboratory testing.
• Responsible for cleaning laboratory glassware and bench space.
• Responsible for ordering, stocking and disposal of laboratory supplies and reagents.
• Responsible for assisting with activities associated with the stability program including sampling and placement.
• Responsible for executing projects of a limited to moderate scope as assigned.
• Responsible for assisting with activities related to the sampling of incoming materials as needed.

Skills

• Experience with inventory management
• Associate's degree in Science or related field.
• Someone with minimum experience. As an example, someone who has had Lab Chemistry 1 experience. Major Requirement: Focus on candidates who have hands-on bench and laboratory experience (including academic or internship lab work), with exposure to sample preparation, routine testing, and documentation in a lab setting. Prioritize early-career profiles, such as associate-degree level candidates or students currently in school or taking a short break.

Education/Experience

• Associate’s degree in science or related field