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Laboratory Technician - OCM

SGS

Naperville, ILFull-time$18/hrPosted 1mo agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$18/hr
Location
Naperville, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

SGS is hiring a Laboratory Technician - OCM. The Laboratory Technician is responsible for safely conducting analysis and reporting of various products, such as Oil Condition Monitoring. This includes testing operations for in-service lubricants, coolants, fuels, and grease. The role involves hands-on laboratory analysis, completing reports, and maintaining knowledge of analysis methods, safety, and reporting techniques. The technician also assists with equipment maintenance and calibration, and prepares chemical solutions.

Key focus areas include Conduct laboratory analysis, Complete all laboratory reports as applicable, and Understand and keep current with all laboratory analysis methods.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or GED, Able To Work In A Routine Repetitive Fast Paced Work Environment, and Able To Stand On Feet For Long Periods Of Time. Important skills include Conducting Laboratory Analysis, Laboratory Reports, Laboratory Analysis Methods, Equipment Maintenance, Equipment Calibration, and Laboratory Safety.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Conducting Laboratory AnalysisLaboratory ReportsLaboratory Analysis MethodsEquipment MaintenanceEquipment CalibrationLaboratory SafetyReporting TechniquesPrepare Chemical SolutionsOrganization SkillsDetailed OrientedTimely Task CompletionInterpret InstructionsSGS Standards of Ethics and IntegrityWork With ChemicalsWork With PetrochemicalsWork With Petroleum ProductsASTM D4052ASTM D5002ASTM D97ASTM D5853UOP 163ASTM D4294Read and Interpolate Data and TablesInterpret Graphs and Control ChartsComplete Laboratory Raw Data SheetsCompute RatesCompute RatiosCompute PercentsCompute Material QuantitiesSynthesize InformationEvaluate Relevance

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDAble to Work in a Routine Repetitive Fast Paced Work EnvironmentAble to Stand on Feet for Long Periods of TimeAssociates Degree in a Science Discipline1 Year Laboratory Technician Experience

Benefits

401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full 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. Education and Experience

  • 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

  • N/A Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • 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 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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