Laboratory Technician - Chemistry

SGS; Fairfield (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance programs

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid time off

Family leave

Online training courses

Job summary

SGS is the global leader in inspection, testing and certification, offering services to many industries. The Laboratory Technician role involves performing routine testing, sample preparation, extractions and digestions to determine chemical and physical composition of consumer products.

Under supervision, responsibilities include coordinating samples for chemistry testing, following SOPs, and maintaining safety and documentation while supporting ISO 17025 activities and QA/QC checks.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Chemistry or related discipline preferred.
• Experience in a lab with strict safety standards.
• Bachelor’s Degree or above in related sciences preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory testing following SOPs and methods.
• Prepare samples, extractions, and digestions for consumer product testing.
• Coordinate samples submitted for Chemistry testing.
• Test to applicable standards (ASTM, CSPA, ISO, SSC, etc.) and customer-specific protocols.
• Perform QA/QC checks on equipment daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Assist in calibration/verification tasks and ISO 17025 related activities.
• Ensure PPE and safety rules are followed.
• Assist in inventory, labeling, and related duties.
• Archive, return, or dispose of client samples per procedure.

Skills

Independent work

Follow instructions

Read safety manuals

Problem solving

Follow directions

Education

Associates Degree in Chemistry or related scientific disciplines preferred

Bachelor’s Degree or above in related scientific disciplines

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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

As a Laboratory Technician, under general supervision, performs laboratory tests to determine the performance, chemical, and/or physical composition of consumer products.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs routine laboratory testing, following the relevant company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and methods. Validate performance on methods as required.
• This position conducts sample preparation, extractions, and digestion of various organic and inorganic substances for consumer product testing purposes.
• Perform extractions in order to prepare samples for instrumentation.
• Digests samples to support testing needs.
• Coordinates samples submitted for Chemistry testing by the Central Processing team.
• Confirms that the samples submitted are enough to perform the required/requested testing
• Test to applicable standards (ASTM, CSPA, ISO, SSC, etc.) and customer-specific protocols.
• Determines the type of testing based on the appropriate guidelines and regulations.
• Demonstrates good and safe work habits and enforces a clean working environment.
• May be required to receive, sort, log client samples into the database, and prepare sample labels.
• May be required to archive, return, or dispose of client samples as per the established procedure.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly Quality Assurance/Quality Control checks on equipment.
• Assist in keeping inventory of laboratory chemicals and equipment necessary for the day to day functioning of the laboratory and in compiling a list of supplies to be ordered when needed.
• Assists in calibration/verification tasks and other ISO 17025 related activities.
• Ensure all personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant for tasks are worn at all times.
• Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Associates Degree in Chemistry or related scientific disciplines preferred
• Working in a lab setting with experience following strict safety standards, or equivalent education and experience

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree or above in related scientific disciplines
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, and Word) - Basic user proficiency required
• Ability to work independently under the direct supervision
• Ability to execute detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to read and understand documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• Ability to follow directions to ensure the end results are accurate and completed with the required timeframe

Pay Range: $21.00-$26.00/ hour

Additional Information

Compensation

The expected salary for this position is $21.00 to $26.00 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 November 30, 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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