Junior Laboratory Technician

SGS; Sophia (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS is seeking a Laboratory Technician, Junior Minerals to perform routine tests and sample preparation under supervision. The role ensures proper documentation, sample handling, and adherence to safety and SOPs in a dynamic lab environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent; state-specific rules may require further science credentials or lab experience. This entry-level position emphasizes accuracy, safety, and reliability in daily lab operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• No experience required, unless state law.
• Water lab: degree in science or 1 year water testing experience may be required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine laboratory testing following SOPs and methods.
• Prepares representative subsamples from client samples using defined methods.
• Weighs and digests samples for analysis with relevant equipment.
• Receives, sorts and logs client samples into the database and prepares labels.
• Archives, returns, or disposes of client samples per procedure.
• Prepares monthly composites.
• Performs periodic QA/QC checks on equipment.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment; uses PPE.
• Ensures all equipment and containers are organized and cleaned after use.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary degree in science or 1 year water testing experience (water lab)

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 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

The Technician, Laboratory Junior Minerals under immediate supervision performs routine laboratory tests to determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition of solid, liquid, or gaseous materials for such purposes as quality control, process control, or product development by performing the following duties.

• Performs routine laboratory testing, following relevant company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and methods.
• Prepares a representative subsample from client sample that meets specific requirements using defined methods (Dry, Crush,
• Weighs and digest samples for analysis, using relevant equipment.
• May completes and maintain laboratory reports.
• Receives, sorts and logs client samples into the data base, and prepares samples’ labels.
• Archives, returns, or disposes of client samples as per established procedure.
• Prepares monthly composites.
• May performs daily, weekly, and monthly Quality Assurance/Quality Control checks on equipment.
• Demonstrates good and safe work habits and enforces a clean working environment.
• Performs general upkeep and housekeeping of the laboratory.
• Ensures all equipment and containers are organized and cleaned before and after use.
• Ensures all personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant for tasks is worn as required.
• Ensures compliance with all required local and federal safety processes and procedures.
• May also have preparation or field responsibilities, as required by business needs.
• Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• No experience required, unless required by state law
• Water lab only: Where required by state law, Post-secondary degree in science, or minimum 1 year supervised water testing experience required

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, 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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines