Laboratory Technician, Raw Materials

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.

• This position is responsible for, sample, reagent preparation and basic analytical testing.
• Execute and perform testing as per methods, following the company’s Standard Operating Procedures, Deviations and Change Control programs and cGMP guidelines.
• Perform equipment and instrument calibrations according to establish procedures.
• Stage samples and work packages for release into the laboratory for testing
• Perform basic physicochemical testing such as but not limited to Appearance, TOC, Conductivity, Titration, pH, Osmolality, Conductivity testing, Extractable volume, Reconstitution time and UV testing.
• Prepare test solutions, volumetric solutions, samples, and or reagents as needed.
• Ensure that work order documentation is complete in every aspect and all results are entered into the electronic Laboratory Information System or the Client’s Certificate of Analysis before submission to the QA

• Education: Bachelor of Science
• Experience: 0-1 Year of demonstrated ability to work within a laboratory setting.
• Hand/Eye coordination, ability to stand out, think outside the box.
• Micropipette usage (single/multi/repeater)
• Visual Acuity to conduct visual inspection for colour, clarity, opalescence, and particulates.
• Works well under pressure.
• Demonstrated basic understanding of chemistry, spectroscopy, titrimetric testing.
• Technical competency in two or more of the followings; pH, Appearance, Titration, FTIR, Karl Fischer etc. 
• Must be available to work day, afternoon and weekend shifts

Some Benefit Highlights:

• 80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision 
• Paid time off
• RRSP Program Eligibility 

Vision test is required.

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 and Indigenous status, 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.
Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.
Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.