Laboratory Technician, Food - Part-time & Full-Time

SGS; North Sioux City (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS is seeking a Laboratory Technician, Food to join our team in a range of hours on a part-time or full-time basis. The role involves handling samples, performing analyses and reporting data in accordance with Laboratory Operating Procedures.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent, interest in Microbiology/Chemistry, and be able to work varied schedules, including Saturdays. SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• Interest in Microbiology/Chemistry or related field or commercial laboratory experience Preferred

Responsibilities

• Homogenizes samples following standard protocols.
• Assists with cleaning laboratory carts, glassware, racks.
• Maintains cleanliness of laboratory work surfaces.
• Maintains records of all quality activities as required in Operating Procedures and Test Methods.
• Performs applicable testing with proper proficiency training with Supervision.
• Maintains and verifies equipment.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Interest in Microbiology/Chemistry or related field or commercial laboratory experience Preferred

Job description

Laboratory Technician, Food - Part-time & Full-Time

• Full-time

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 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

The Lab Technician I handles samples, performs analyses and reports accurate and timely data according to Laboratory Operating Procedures and test methodologies

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Homogenizes samples following standard protocols.
• Assists with cleaning laboratory carts, glassware, racks. '
• Maintains cleanliness of laboratory work surfaces.
• Maintains records of all quality activities as required in Operating Procedures and Test Methods.
• Performs applicable testing with proper proficiency training with Supervision.
• Maintains and verifies equipment.

SCHEDULED WORKING HOURS

This role is available on a full-time or part-time basis. Days and hours of work will be scheduled according to business needs and may vary. Candidates must be dependable, adaptable to changing schedules, and willing to work Saturdays as required to support laboratory operations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• Interest in Microbiology/Chemistry or related field or commercial laboratory experience Preferred

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.