Laboratory Technician, AGRI

Sgs; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Family leave

Professional growth program

Job summary

SGS is seeking a detail-oriented laboratory professional to conduct tests on agricultural and food samples, ensuring accurate data entry into LIMS and Excel. You will maintain instruments and document SOPs while upholding quality standards.

A science degree and 1–3 years’ lab experience are required, with knowledge of ISO/17025 and AOAC methods. This position offers comprehensive benefits, a competitive hourly wage, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a Science related major is required.
• 1–3 years of lab experience required.
• Familiar with Agricultural and Food matrices.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 17025:1999 requirements.
• Good laboratory practices essential.
• Familiar with official methods such as ISO, AOAC, and AOCS.

Responsibilities

• Conduct required testing on agriculture and food samples using standard wet chemistry methods and instruments.
• Maintain instrument conditions, calibrations, and preventive maintenance.
• Record data in LIMS and Excel; ensure proper documentation and labeling.

Skills

Lab experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Agriculture, Food Science, or Environmental Science

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

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 98,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

• Conduct required testing on agriculture and food samples such as moisture, protein, oil, fiber, ash, toxins, falling number, proximate analysis or other tests as seen suitable by the Lab Manager or Departmental Supervisor using applicable wet chemistry methods and various instruments (spectrometer, wet gluten analyzer, HPLC, GC, LCMSMS, ICP-OES, NIR, ELISA, LECO FP828, etc.) available in the laboratory.
• Accountable for performing and recording routine and non-routine instrument daily conditions, maintenance, preventive maintenance, and calibrations on (GCMS, HPLC and LCMSMS, NIR, LECO, ICP-OES, etc.)
• Conduct balance calibrations, pipette verifications, monitoring temperatures of ovens, fridges, freezers, etc.
• Adhere to proper labelling and documentation procedures for solvents, standards, reagents, etc.
• Familiarize with applicable standard operation procedures (SOP)
• Conduct proper sample storage and disposal practices and documentation.
• Participate in proficiency testing programs and support quality by assisting supervisor / manager in investigating questionable and unsatisfactory results.
• Liaise and resolve customer’s queries/results with the supervisor / manager and contribute to the resolution of customer complaints.
• Validate new methods for business growth or for customer requests and work on improving the efficiency of existing methods and SOPs as per the instructions provided by the supervisor / manager.
• Login and Data entry and review into LIMS, Excel, and other data entry modules
• Conduct sample pre-processing (sub sampling, homogenization, splitting, cleaning, grinding) as necessary Print control charts; maintain reagent logs, standards inventory, etc. documents.
• Adhere to the Company’s Quality Policy and Procedures and insure full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.
• Be aware of customer requirements and provide accurate and timely results to clients.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills including grammar and composition when communicating with clients, other lab technicians, lab analysts, and Lab Manager to make sure everyone stays on the same page.
• Participate in internal and external audits.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a Science related major (Chemistry, Agriculture, Food Science, or Environmental Science, etc.) is required.
• A minimum of 1 – 3 years of experience in a laboratory setting is required
• Familiar with Agricultural and Food matrixes.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 17025:1999 requirements.
• Sound knowledge of good laboratory practices.
• Familiar with official accredited methods such as ISO, AOAC, and AOCS methodology.
• Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
• Must be proficient in using various types of computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.).
• Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
• Ability to work well with others & independently
• Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Works well under pressure and flexible to work extended hours from time to time.

Additional Information

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $19 - $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.

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 September 3, 2026.

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 and Indigenous status, 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.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.

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