Lab Technician I - Metals
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Job overview
SGS is hiring a Lab Technician I - Metals. The Laboratory Technician prepares and disposes samples with accuracy and precision according to SGS' analytical SOPs. This role works jointly with analysts to meet daily production targets, ensuring hold times and turnaround times are met. The technician understands and applies basic analytical chemistry principles and always follows safe laboratory practices to maintain a safe working environment.
Key focus areas include Prepare and dispose samples according to SGS’ analytical SOPs, Maintain sample archival and disposal per SGS’ analytical SOPs, and Perform routine operation, maintenance, calibration of laboratory equipment.
Successful candidates bring Ability To Lift/Carry/Push And/Or Pull Upwards Of 25 Lbs. Important skills include Advanced English Language Skills, Basic Reasoning, Mathematical Skills, and Basic Computer Skills.
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Full job description
Our Dayton, NJ laboratory is looking for a Laboratory Technician to join their Metals department ! The Laboratory Technician prepares and disposes samples with accuracy and precision in accordance to SGS' analytical SOPs. The Laboratory Technician works jointly with analysts to meet daily production targets and ensure hold times and turnaround times are met. The Laboratory Technician understands and applies basic analytical chemistry principles. The Laboratory Technician always follows safe laboratory practices and maintains a safe working environment.
Job Functions
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After appropriate training independently prepares and disposes samples according to SGS’ analytical SOPs.
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Maintain sample archival and disposal per SGS’ analytical SOPs.
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Performs routine operation, maintenance, calibration of laboratory equipment.
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Assists with investigation, and preparation of responses to client inquiries and CARs.
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Maintains Laboratory Notebook where applicable.
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Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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Cross training with other departments expected.
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Associate's degree in a Chemistry or similar scientific discipline (Preferred)
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Advanced English language skills (Required)
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Basic reasoning and mathematical skills (Required)
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Basic computer skills (Required)
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Ability to lift/carry/push and/or pull upwards of 25 lbs on a frequent basis (Required) SALARY
The position has an hourly pay rate of $20/hour
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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