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SGS North America Laboratory Technician - C&P in Fairfield, New Jersey
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 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
Job Description
Job Description
As a Laboratory Technician, under general supervision, performs laboratory tests to determine the performance, chemical, and/or physical composition of consumer products.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Performs routine laboratory testing, following the relevant company's Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and methods. Validate performance on methods as required.
- This position conducts sample preparation, extractions, and digestion of various organic and inorganic substances for consumer product testing purposes.
- Perform extractions in order to prepare samples for instrumentation.
- Digests samples to support testing needs.
- Coordinates samples submitted for Chemistry testing by the Central Processing team.
- Confirms that the samples submitted are enough to perform the required/requested testing
- Test to applicable standards (ASTM, CSPA, ISO, SSC, etc.) and customer-specific protocols.
- Determines the type of testing based on the appropriate guidelines and regulations.
- Demonstrates good and safe work habits and enforces a clean working environment.
- May be required to receive, sort, log client samples into the database, and prepare sample labels.
- May be required to archive, return, or dispose of client samples as per the established procedure.
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly Quality Assurance/Quality Control checks on equipment.
- Assist in keeping inventory of laboratory chemicals and equipment necessary for the day to day functioning of the laboratory and in compiling a list of supplies to be ordered when needed.
- Assists in calibration/verification tasks and other ISO 17025 related activities.
- Ensure all personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant for tasks are worn at all times.
- Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
- Associates Degree in Chemistry or related scientific disciplines preferred
- Working in a lab setting with experience following strict safety standards, or equivalent education and experience
- Bachelor's Degree in related scientific disciplines
- Language Skills: English - Basic level required, Intermediate preferred
- Mathematical Skills: Basic level required, Intermediate preferred
- Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Intermediate level preferred
- Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, and Word) - Basic user proficiency required
- Ability to work independently under the direct supervision
- Ability to execute detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
- Ability to read and understand documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
- Ability to follow directions to ensure the end results are accurate and completed with the required timeframe
Additional Information
- This position will be based at our IT hub in Madrid. We offer hybrid working
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