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Lab Technician - General Chemistry

SGS North America, I

Wheat Ridge, COFull-time$23/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$23/hr
Location
Wheat Ridge, CO
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

SGS’s Wheat Ridge laboratory is seeking an environmental Lab Technician for its General Chemistry team, which performs wet chemistry testing. The technician prepares samples according to analytical SOPs, operates and maintains preparation instruments, and supports laboratory operations. The role involves working independently and with a team to meet production targets and turnaround times while following safe laboratory practices.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Analytical ChemistrySample PreparationLaboratory InstrumentationInstrument MaintenanceInstrument CalibrationValidation StudiesMDL StudiesAdvanced EnglishMathematicsReasoningComputer SkillsLifting and Carrying

Qualifications

High School Diploma0-2 Years Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Experience or Hands-on ExperienceAssociate's Degree in Chemistry or Similar Scientific Discipline1-2 Years Relevant Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Job Description: Full-time Compensation: USD 23 - USD 23 - hourly Company 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. Job Description Our Wheat Ridge, CO laboratory is looking for an environmental Lab Technician to join their General Chemistry team! The General Chemistry department focuses on typical wet chemistry testing (pH, TSS, BOD, anions, TOC, etc.). The Lab Technician will prepare samples with accuracy and precision in accordance to SGS's analytical SOPs. The Lab Technician works independently and as part of a team to meet daily production targets and ensure hold times and turnaround times are met. The Lab Technician always follows safe laboratory practices and maintains a safe working environment. Job Functions After appropriate training independently prepare samples for analysis according to SGS' analytical SOPs using basic instrumentation specific to the department and analytical methodologies Performs routine operation, maintenance, calibration of prep instruments/equipment May assist with validation and MDL studies. Inputs and maintains technical information as needed to support the laboratory functions/operations. Maintains Laboratory Notebook where applicable. Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures. Performs other duties as required. Qualifications High school diploma and 0-2 years of experience in Analytical Chemistry Laboratories or prior experience working with one's hands (Required) Associates Degree in a Chemistry or similar scientific discipline and 1-2 years of years' relevant experience in Analytical Chemistry Laboratories (Preferred) Advanced English language skills (Required) Basic mathematical and reasoning skills (Required) Basic computer skills (Required) Ability to lift/carry/push or pull upwards of 25 lbs on a frequent basis (Required) This position pays $23.00 per hour and is eligible for overtime. Compensation The expected hourly rate for this position is $23. This pay rate represents what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Our Benefits We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role. Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs. Wealth: In addition to base pay, we offer 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment). Happiness: Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off and family leave In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants. Position anticipated to close May 4, 2026. 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 thi job at any time. If you are applying for a position within the United States and you have difficulty completing the on-line employment application because of a disability, please call 201-508-3149 for assistance and leave a message. You will receive a call back. Please note, this phone number is not for general employment information, but is only for individuals who are experiencing difficulty applying for a position due to a disability. By clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy apply Job Location Google Maps requires functional cookies to be enabledPlease Apply at: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjM3OTg4Ljg3NjBAc2dzbm9ydGhhbWVyaWNhY29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"} Number of Openings: 1 Street Address: Wheat Ridge, Colorado

How this job compares

Set against the 597 open Lab Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$23/hr
  • Colorado median$23/hr22 hourly ranges
  • US median$24–29/hr265 hourly ranges

This rate, $23/hr, is close to the Colorado median midpoint ($23/hr) — in the middle half of Lab Technician hourly ranges in Colorado.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 24 open Lab Technician jobs in Colorado and 597 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Colorado
Experience
This posting asks for no prior experience — less than three in four Lab Technician postings that state a minimum ask for (median 2 years, across 266 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 423 of the 597 open Lab Technician jobs (71%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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