Laboratory Technician at SGS in South Holland, IL

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

The Technician, Laboratory Minerals under general supervision performs laboratory tests to determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition of solid, liquid, or gaseous materials for such purposes as quality control, process control, or product development by performing the following duties.

Shift schedule Monday to Thursday and Sunday 8am to 5pm. 

•Performs laboratory testing, following relevant company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and methods.

• Prepares a representative subsample from client sample that meets specific requirements using defined methods (Dry, Crush, Pulverize, Pressure Filter, Mix, Riffle Split, etc.).

• Weighs and tests samples on relevant equipment.

• Weighs and digest samples for analysis using relevant equipment.

• Accurately completes and maintains all laboratory reports.

• Receives, sorts and logs client samples into the data base, and prepares samples’ labels.

• Archives, returns, or disposes of client samples as per established procedure.

• Prepares monthly composites.

• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly Quality Assurance/Quality Control checks on equipment.

• Demonstrates good and safe work habits and enforces a clean working environment. 

• Performs general upkeep and housekeeping of the laboratory.

• Ensures all equipment and containers are organized and cleaned before and after use

• Ensures all personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant for tasks is worn at all times.

• Ensures compliance with all required local and federal safety processes and procedures. 

• May also have preparation or field responsibilities, as required by business needs.

• May assist Junior Technicians as required.

• Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Post-secondary (Associate or Bachelor’s) degree in science, or minimum 1-year supervised laboratory experience required. 

• Language Skills: Intermediate English Required

• Advanced level Preferred

• Mathematical Skills: Basic level Required

• Intermediate level Preferred

• Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Intermediate level required, uses logical and practical approach to solve problems Required

• Ability to effectively communicate (in writing or verbally), presenting information individually or in small group situations to internal or external customers Required

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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