Senior Lab Technician - SOPs, Documentation & Safety

SGS Consulting; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting in Washington, DC is seeking a laboratory support professional to follow SOPs for cleaning glassware, preparing organic solutions, and handling electrical and chemical components. You will help organize equipment and inventory and prepare clear reports of experimental findings.

You must maintain meticulous records for traceability, communicate lab needs, and uphold safety guidelines and regulatory compliance in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience with basic lab techniques involving organic chemicals and solvents.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs for cleaning glassware, preparing organic solutions, and handling electrical/mechanical components.
• Record objectives, methods, results, and observations to ensure traceability and reproducibility.
• Organize and maintain lab equipment, parts, and inventory; reorder supplies as needed.
• Prepare reports or summaries of experimental findings and communicate lab needs or issues.
• Ensure compliance with all laboratory safety guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Basic lab techniques

SOP compliance

Inventory management

Safety and regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field

5+ years of related experience

Job description

SGS Consulting in Washington, DC is seeking a laboratory support professional to follow SOPs for cleaning glassware, preparing organic solutions, and handling electrical and chemical components. You will help organize equipment and inventory and prepare clear reports of experimental findings.

You must maintain meticulous records for traceability, communicate lab needs, and uphold safety guidelines and regulatory compliance in daily operations.