Laboratory Technician - Paper Testing

As the Laboratory Technician you will prepare samples and analysis following official methods and company/laboratory SOPs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position performs performance chemical and physical testing of disposable paper and hygiene consumer products learning multiple industry methods 
  Experience in science engineering pulp and paper or related scientific field is preferred.
• Works under immediate supervision to perform the following job functions generally:
• Performs routine laboratory testing following the relevant companys Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and methods. Validate performance on methods as required.
• Test to applicable standards (ASTM CSPA ISO SSC etc.) and customerspecific protocols.
• Ensure compliance with all required local and federal safety processes and procedures.
• Demonstrates good and safe work habits and enforces a clean working environment.
• Perform general upkeep and housekeeping of the laboratory
• Accurately complete and maintain all laboratory reports.
• May also have prep or field responsibilities as required by business needs. 
• 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 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 is worn at all times.
• Adheres to internal standards policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Required: 

• Associates Degree in Natural Sciences or related scientific disciplines preferred
• Working in a lab setting with experience following strict safety standards or equivalent education and experience 

Preferred: 

• Bachelors Degree or above in related scientific disciplines 

• 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

Additional Information :

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance for full time employees.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• A dynamic collaborative work environment.
• Access to cuttingedge cryptographic technology and tools.

Physical Demands of the Job

• Stand: Occasionally
• Move or traverse: Frequently
• Sit: Constantly
• Use hands: Constantly
• Reach with hands and arms: Occasionally
• Climb or balance: Occasionally
• Stoop kneel crouch or crawl: Occasionally
• Talk/hear: Constantly
• Taste/Smell: Occasionally
• Lift/carry/push or pull: Occasionally 30 lbs

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 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 companys rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime