Lab Technician I - Full-Time Seasonal Opportunity!

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. 

NOTE TO CANDIDATES - This is a temporary, seasonal opportunity. We are looking for candidates who are open to working a 90-day temporary role. 

 

Our City of Industry, CA 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’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 receive, login, or prep 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

• High school diploma and 0-2 years of experience in Analytical Chemistry Laboratories, required
• Associate's degree in chemistry or similar scientific discipline, and 1-2 years of years’ relevant experience in Analytical Chemistry Laboratories, preferred 
• GC experience 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 $20-22 per hour and is eligible for overtime. 

In addition, your compensation package includes the following benefits:

• Immediate eligibility to participate in the Company’s 401K Retirement Plan
• Sick time accrual

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 this job at any time.

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