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Lab Technician training will be provided!

SGS North America Inc.

EAST SYRACUSE, NYFull-time$20–21/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$20–21/hr
Location
EAST SYRACUSE, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

SGS North America is hiring a Lab Technician for its East Syracuse laboratory in a full-time, permanent role. The technician prepares samples for analysis using department-specific instrumentation and analytical methodologies, operates and maintains preparation equipment, and supports laboratory operations. Training is provided before independent sample preparation. The role follows laboratory safety practices and supports daily production, hold-time, and turnaround-time targets.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Sample PreparationAnalytical ChemistryAdvanced EnglishBasic MathematicsReasoningComputer SkillsLifting and CarryingPushing and Pulling

Qualifications

High School Diploma0-2 Years Analytical Lab or Hands-on ExperienceAssociate Degree in Chemistry or Similar Science1-2 Years Relevant Analytical Lab Experience

Benefits

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

Full job description

Full-time Compensation: USD 20 - USD 21 - hourly Company Description SGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,700 laboratories and business facilities across 119 countries, supported by a team of 99,250 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance. Our brand promise, when you need to be sure, underscores our commitment to reliability, integrity and trust - enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource. SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH0002497458, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW). Job Description This is a full-time, permanent opportunity based at our East Syracuse, NY laboratory. Our East Syracuse, NY laboratory is looking for a Lab Technician to join their team! The Lab Technician will prepare samples with accuracy and precision in accordance to SGS' 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 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 individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or

How this job compares

Set against the 674 open Lab Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$20–21/hr
  • US median$23–29/hr312 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $20.50/hr, is 20% below the US median midpoint ($26/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Lab Technician hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 28 open Lab Technician jobs in New York and 674 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
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 301 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 492 of the 674 open Lab Technician jobs (73%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 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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