Lab Technician I - Air Volatiles Lab

SGS North America Inc.; South Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Online training & tuition reimbursemen

Paid time off & family leave

Job summary

SGS North America Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Dayton, NJ to join the Air Volatiles department. You will prepare and dispose samples with precision, support analysts, and uphold SOP compliance to meet daily targets and turnaround times.

Required is an Associate's degree (preferred) in chemistry, advanced English, and basic math and computer skills. The role is full-time, on-site, with a focus on safety and accurate record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Chemistry or similar scientific discipline is preferred.
• Advanced English language skills are required.
• Basic reasoning and mathematical skills are required.
• Basic computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispose samples according to SGS' SOPs after training.
• Maintain sample archival and disposal records per SOPs.
• Perform routine operation, maintenance, and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Assist with investigation and responses to client inquiries and CARs.
• Maintain Laboratory Notebook where applicable.
• Adhere to internal standards, policies and procedures.
• Cross training with other departments is expected.

Skills

Advanced English

Reasoning skills

Math skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Associate's degree in Chemistry

Job description

Full-time Compensation: USD 20 - USD 22 - yearly

Company DescriptionSGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,700 laboratories and business facilities across 119 countries, supported by a team of 99,250 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.Our brand promise, when you need to be sure, underscores our commitment to reliability, integrity and trust - enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH0002497458, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW).

Job Description

Our Dayton, NJ laboratory is looking for a Laboratory Technician to join their Air Volatiles department! The Laboratory Technician prepares and disposes samples with accuracy and precision in accordance to SGS' analytical SOPs. The Laboratory Technician works jointly with analysts to meet daily production targets and ensure hold times and turnaround times are met. The Laboratory Technician understands and applies basic analytical chemistry principles. The Laboratory Technician always follows safe laboratory practices and maintains a safe working environment.

Job Functions

• After appropriate training independently prepares and disposes samples according to SGS' analytical SOPs.
• Maintain sample archival and disposal per SGS' analytical SOPs.
• Performs routine operation, maintenance, calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Assists with investigation, and preparation of responses to client inquiries and CARs.
• Maintains Laboratory Notebook where applicable.
• Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Cross training with other departments expected.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a Chemistry or similar scientific discipline (Preferred)
• Advanced English language skills (Required)
• Basic reasoning and mathematical skills (Required)
• Basic computer skills (Required)
• Ability to lift/carry/push and/or pull upwards of 25 lbs on a frequent basis (Required)

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $20 - $22 hourly. This range represents the minimum and maximum base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Our Benefits

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs.
• Wealth: In addition to base pay, we offer 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment).
• Happiness:Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
• Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off and family leave

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.

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