Lab Technician I - Metals

SGS; United States; On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Job summary

SGS Dayton, NJ laboratory is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join the Metals department. The technician prepares and disposes samples with accuracy per SGS SOPs, supports analysts to meet daily targets, and ensures hold and turnaround times are met while applying basic analytical chemistry principles.

Responsibilities include training, sample archival, routine operation and calibration of equipment, and maintaining the Laboratory Notebook.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Chemistry or related field preferred.
• Advanced English language skills required.
• Basic reasoning and mathematical skills required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to lift/carry/push and/or pull up to 25 lbs frequently.

Responsibilities

• prepares and disposes samples according to SGS SOPs.
• Maintains sample archival and disposal per SGS SOPs.
• Performs routine operation, maintenance, calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Assists with investigations and 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 is expected.

Skills

Advanced English

Reasoning & Math

Basic computer skills

Lifting 25 lbs

Education

Associate degree in Chemistry or related field (Preferred)

Job description

Job Description

Our Dayton, NJ laboratory is looking for a Laboratory Technician to join their Metals 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)

Salary

The position has an hourly pay rate of $20/hour

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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