
Laboratory Technician Sample Receiving
EAST SYRACUSE, NYFull-time$20–21/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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SGS North America is seeking an entry-level Laboratory Technician for its East Syracuse sample receiving team. The technician receives, prioritizes, verifies, and logs samples in LIMS, supports daily production targets, and helps ensure required hold times, turnaround times, and quality checks are met. The role also involves communicating sample issues, preparing subcontract shipments, maintaining documentation, and providing customer service.
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Full-time Compensation: USD 20 - USD 21 - 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 2,6 0 0 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Job Description This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about all areas of a commercial production laboratory! Our East Syracuse, NY laboratory is looking for an entry-level Technician to join their Sample Receiving team! The Laboratory Technician will receive and prioritize sample packages, verify chains of custody and log all samples into LIMS according to chain of custody and client specific requirements with accuracy and precision in accordance with SGS' login SOPs. The Sample Login Technician works independently and as part of a team to meet daily production targets and ensure hold times and turnaround times are met. The Sample Login Technician ensures best quality through adherence to all policies, procedures, and quality verifications. The Sample Login Technician always follows safe laboratory practices and maintains a safe working environment. Job Functions Sorts packages containing samples according to turn around time, analytical and client priorities; compares samples received to the chain of custody, documenting any discrepancies. Tracks all packages and reuseable media in LIMS, returns all unused/returned media for reuse as applicable. Creates unique login identification in LIMS for each sample submittal, enters sample records and generates labels using LIMS in accordance with chain of custody; applies labels to all samples. Logs samples into LIMS by assigning the appropriate analytical test codes to each sample in accordance with the chain of custody. Communicates sample information to client services and lab operations to resolve issues and clarify any ambiguity on the COC. Packages and ships samples for subcontracting. Maintains all required documentation with accuracy and clarity. Performs all required quality verifications, ensuring best quality. Provides excellent customer service both internal and external clients. Performs other duties as required. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent and prior general working experience (Required) Experience in a science related field (Preferred) Proficient English language skills (Required) Basic mathematical and reasoning skills (Required) Basic computer skills (Required) Ability to lift/carry/push and/or pull upwards of 25 lbs on a frequent basis (Required) Compensation The expected hourly range for this position is $20 - $21 hourly. This range represents the minimum and maximum base hourly rate we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills, experience, and qualifications. 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 leaveIn compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants. 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 indi
How this job compares
Set against the 2,153 open Laboratory Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$20–21/hr
- New York median$24–28/hr119 hourly ranges
- US median$22–26/hr1,029 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $20.50/hr, is 20% below the New York median midpoint ($25/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Laboratory Technician hourly ranges in New York.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 193 open Laboratory Technician jobs in New York and 2,153 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New York
- University of Rochester34 open
- NYU Langone Medical Center9 open
- SGS North America Inc. (this employer)9 open
- Experience
- Laboratory Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (891 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 1,182 of the 2,153 open Laboratory Technician jobs (55%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 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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