Laboratory Technician - OCM

SGS North America Inc.; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan

Paid vacation

Floating holidays (4)

Sick time accrual

Company observed holidays (7)

Job summary

SGS North America Inc. in Naperville, IL is seeking a Laboratory Technician to safely conduct analyses and report on products such as oil condition monitoring.

You will perform hands-on bench work, prepare reports, and maintain analytical methods and safety procedures. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, with an associates in a science preferred, and 1 year of lab experience; the role offers standard benefits and opportunities for overtime with a salary of $18 per hour plus

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Associates degree in a science discipline is preferred.
• 1 year of laboratory technician experience is preferred.
• Able to work with chemicals and petrochemicals.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory analyses on bench samples.
• Complete laboratory reports and maintain data accuracy.
• Stay current with laboratory analysis methods and safety procedures.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Adhere to SGS safety & reporting protocols.

Skills

Organization skills

Ability to work in fast-paced

Physical stamina

Reading & interpreting procedures

Chemical handling safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree in science (preferred)

Tools

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Job description

Job Type: Full-time

Full-time

Company 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 Summary

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for safely conducting analysis and reporting of various products, such as Oil Condition Monitoring. Testing operations, in-service lubricants, coolants, fuels and grease.

Job Functions

• Responsible for conducting laboratory analysis (hands on working on the bench).
• Complete all laboratory reports as applicable.
• Understand and keep current with all laboratory analysis methods.
• Assist with the maintenance and calibration of equipment.
• Understand and keep current with all laboratory safety and reporting techniques.
• Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.
• Prepare chemical solutions according to standard formulas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Associates Degree in a science discipline (Preferred)
• 1-year experience working in a Laboratory Technician setting (Preferred)
• The salary range for this position is $18/hour (dependent on experience)and is eligible for overtime.
• In addition, your compensation package includes the following benefits:
  • Participation in the Company's benefit programs coincident or following the first of the month in which you are hired.
  • Immediate eligibility to participate in the Company's 401K Retirement Plan
  • Paid vacation
  • Four (4) floating holidays annually
  • Seven (7) company observed holidays paid
  • Sick time accrual
  • Position anticipated to close Sept 30, 2026.

Licenses and Certifications

• Good organization skills, detailed oriented and completes tasks in a timely manner. (Required)
• Able to work in a routine repetitive fast paced work environment (Required)
• Able to stand on feet for long periods of time (Required)
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions as may be furnished in oral, written, diagram, electronic or schedule form. (Required)
• Acts accordingly to the SGS standards of ethics and integrity (Required)
• Must be able to work with all chemicals, petrochemicals and petroleum products. (Required)
• For Crude Assay Technician: Possess working proficiency of ASTM D4052, D5002, D97, D5853, UOP 163, D4294; Understands and is able to read and interpolate applicable data and tables, interpret applicable graphs and control charts, complete laboratory raw data sheets, and is able to compute rates, ratio, percents and material quantities (linear, volumetric, weight, etc.); able to synthesize information from a variety of sources and evaluate relevance as pertains to crude assay trending properties. (Required)

Physical Demands of the Job

• Stand: Move or traverse: Sit: Use hands: Reach with hands and arms: Climb or balance: Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: Talk/hear: Taste/Smell: Lift/carry/push or pull: Occasionally 25 lbs

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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