Laboratory Technician

Sgs; West Carteret (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; 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 detail-oriented lab/technical writer to review product labels for regulatory compliance and to create precise test reports in Word. You will interface with customer service and the technical team to ensure accuracy, while supporting lab operations with administrative tasks.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or scientific writing, plus experience with SOPs and high attention to detail. Strong MS Office and SharePoint skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or scientific writing or related field.
• Experience in a laboratory or technical writing role.
• Familiarity with SOPs.
• High level accuracy and attention to details.
• Ability to manage multiple project deadlines and prioritize.
• Strong interpersonal skills for cross-department collaboration.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Works well under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel); SharePoint experience.

Responsibilities

• Review product labels for regulatory compliance.
• Complete accurate test reports in Microsoft Word, transcribing data from various locations.
• Interface with customer service and technical team to ensure testing and reporting accuracy.
• Support lab operations with administrative tasks.
• Review packaging and labeling requirements to ensure compliance.
• Create clear, accurate test reports and compare against client SOPs.
• Collaborate with technical team and lab managers to interpret findings.
• Translate technical information into clear, concise documents for layman.
• Compile and maintain documentation and records per procedures.
• Review reports for consistency, formatting, and completeness prior to approval.
• Assist in job tracking and file management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Lab/technical writing experience

SOP familiarity

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Time management

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Microsoft Outlook

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or scientific writing

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities:

• Review product labels for regulatory compliance
• Complete accurate test reports in Microsoft word, transcribing information and data from various locations
• Interface with customer service and technical team to ensure testing and reporting accuracy
• Support lab operations with administrative tasks

Profile:

• Review packaging and labeling requirements for various product categories to ensure compliance
• Create clear, accurate and compliant test reports in a timely and organized manner
• Compare reports against client SOPs to confirm validity
• Collaborate with technical team and lab managers to interpret findings and ensure accuracy
• Ability to translate technical information and shorthand into clear, concise, structured documents for layman
• Compile and maintain proper documentation and records in accordance with lab and accreditation procedures
• Review reports for consistency, clarity, formatting, and completeness prior to approval
• Assist in job tracking and file management

Qualifications

Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, scientific writing, or a related scientific field preferred
• Experience in a laboratory or technical writing role
• Familiarity with SOPs
• High level accuracy and attention to details
• Ability to manage multiple project deadlines and prioritize based on key factors
• Strong interpersonal skills to ensure smooth collaboration with multiple departments
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Works well under pressure
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office- Word, Outlook and Excel. Experience with SharePoint and other document management systems.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability 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.

Additional Information

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $20.00 to $22.00 per hour. 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.

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

• 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

In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants.

Position anticipated to close July 27, 2026.

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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