Laboratory Technician

@ SGS

Laboratory Technician

Harrisburg, PA
Posted 5 days ago

About the job

SGS is a global testing, inspection, and certification company with 99,600 employees. The Lab Technician I handles sample processing, testing, and record-keeping, supporting quality and safety standards.

Requirements

  • HS Diploma or Equivalent
  • Interest in Microbiology or Chemistry
  • Laboratory experience preferred

Qualifications

  • Ability to perform testing
  • Good record-keeping skills

Full job description

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

Work schedule may vary based on business needs, with start times ranging from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM and end times ranging from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

HS Diploma or Equivalent Required

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


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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