Laboratory Technician - Hardlines Lab - Furniture

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

SGS in New Jersey is seeking a technical writer/ lab administrative professional 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 testing and reporting accuracy, while supporting lab operations with administrative tasks.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, lab or technical writing experience, familiarity with SOPs, and strong attention to

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.

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.
• 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.
• Translate technical information into clear, concise documents for laypersons.
• Compile and maintain documentation in accordance with lab procedures.
• Review reports for consistency, formatting, and completeness prior to approval.
• Assist in job tracking and file management.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

SharePoint

Document management

Attention to detail

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

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

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.

Compensation

The expected salary range 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.

Our Benefits

• 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 28, 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, 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.