Laboratory Technician - Automotive & Hardgoods

SGS•Fairfield, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

SGS is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join their team, focusing on the inspection, verification, testing, and certification of automotive and hardgoods. The role involves sample preparation and analysis using established test methods and standard operating procedures. Responsibilities include organizing and preparing test samples, performing physical testing, accurately recording results, operating and maintaining laboratory equipment, and assisting with client inquiries. The technician will also coordinate with other team members, manage multiple projects, and perform other assigned tasks. This position requires a strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and basic computer skills.

Requirements

Technical education, college coursework, or a degree in science, engineering, technology, or a related field is preferred.
Previous laboratory, testing, manufacturing, engineering, quality, or technical experience preferred.
Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, laboratory equipment, and instrumentation.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately document and interpret test results.
Basic computer skills and the ability to learn laboratory data-entry and reporting systems.
Familiarity with Laboratory Quality and Operations systems.
Windows-based computer programs including MS Word, and Excel.
Effective understanding, written and verbal skills.
May work with limited guidance, independently or as part of a team.
Takes initiative to learn and grow.
Able to learn and apply new technologies and instruments.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification desirable

Responsibilities

Sample preparation and analysis following published test methods and company/client SOPs.
Organize test samples including consumer goods such as DIY items, paper goods, plastic products and shipping containers.
Prepare test specimens from the samples submitted using hand tools and power tools.
Perform both destructive and non-destructive physical testing on the samples.
Record test results in the format specified which includes handwritten datasheets, computer printouts and electronic data entry.
Routine operation, maintenance, and validation of laboratory equipment and instruments.
Assist in the investigation of, response to, and follow-up of client inquiries and complaints.
May assist in limited internal and external technical support to marketing, sales, customer services, and clients regarding test, report, and other technical information.
Coordinate with other laboratory technicians and/or assistants on sample receiving, logging, pretreatment, preparation, testing and other tasks.
Conduct multiple projects within tight deadlines.
Other projects and tasks assigned by company and supervisors.
Ability to lift and move sample boxes up to 25 lbs.