Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Laboratory Technician needed in fast past contract testing laboratory to perform the functions of assisting with sample preparation and/or analysis of a wide variety of sample matrices in support of ICP-MS and ICP-OES testing.

Directly reports to the Lead Chemist – Prep lab

Dotted reporting line to the Lab Operations Manager

Prepares and analyzes samples using internal laboratory or compendial methodologies.

Exhibits excellent laboratory skills in the use of balances, pipettes, and glassware.

Safely handles organic solvents, corrosive acids, bases and other chemicals in the laboratory.

Maintains meticulous records following cGMP documentation practices.

Follows all safety protocols appropriate for the laboratory environment.

Maintains strong attention to detail while performing in a fast-paced environment

Able to prioritize work with good time management skills.

Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervises others: No

Has hiring and terminating responsibilities: No

This position may evolve to include Instrument Lab and/or supervisory duties in the future.

Qualifications

· Associate’s degree in a physical science (e.g., Chemistry)

· 2 years of experience in a laboratory setting

· Experience in Analytical Chemistry and sample preparation in an ICP-MS laboratory

N/A

Language Skills: Ability to understand and communicate with coworkers with vocabulary knowledge of general laboratory equipment and analytical units.

Mathematical Skills: Basic skills needed for data analysis

Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Intermediate skill needed

Computer Skills: Ability to use basic word processing, email and spreadsheet programs

High level of detail needed for this job.

No travel required. / Travels up to 5% of time. Some travel might be international.

Analytical Balances,

Micropipettes

Microwave Digester

UV-Vis

TurboVap

Cryogrinder

Vortex/Shaker

Sonicator

Shaker

Incubator/Waterbath

Stand - Frequently

Move or traverse - Frequently

Sit - Occasionally

Use hands - Frequently

Reach with hands and arms - Frequently

Climb or balance - Occasionally

Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl - Occasionally

Talk/hear - Constantly

Taste/Smell -None

Lift/carry/push or pull -Frequently to carry small weights

No special vision requirements other than the ability to see color

No special auditory requirements

Work near moving mechanical pats - Frequently

Fumes or airborne particles - Occasionally

Toxic or caustic chemicals - Frequently

Vibration - Occasionally

Bio-hazard - Occasionally

Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)

None

Additional Information

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 a s 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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