Laboratory Technician - Chemistry

SGS • Fairfield, NJ

5d • $21 - $26

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree or above in related scientific disciplines

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs.
• In addition to base pay, we offer 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment).
• Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
• Paid-time off and family leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree