Laboratory Technician

Saint Rose, LA, United States

About the Position

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.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride, and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Responsible for safely conducting analysis and reporting of various products, such as crude oil, fuel oils, middle distillates, petroleum and petrochemicals, LPG and LNG gases, as well as lubricants for the Natural Resources and Industries and Environment sectors.

Responsibilities

• Conducting laboratory analysis (hands-on working on the bench).
• Completing all laboratory reports as applicable.
• Understanding and keeping current with all laboratory analysis methods.
• Assisting with the maintenance and calibration of equipment.
• Understanding and keeping current with all laboratory safety and reporting techniques.
• Adhering to internal standards, policies, and procedures.
• Preparing chemical solutions according to standard formulas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED (Required); Associates Degree in a science discipline (Preferred)
• Experience: 1-year experience working in a laboratory setting (Preferred); For Crude Assay Technician: Previous experience in crude oil assay distillation per ASTM D2892 and ASTM D5236 (Preferred)
• Skills:
  • Good organization skills, detailed oriented, and completes tasks in a timely manner (Required)
  • Able to work in a routine repetitive fast-paced work environment (Required)
  • Able to stand on feet for long periods of time (Required)
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions as may be furnished in oral, written, diagram, electronic, or schedule form (Required)
  • Acts accordingly to the SGS standards of ethics and integrity (Required)
  • Must be able to work with all chemicals, petrochemicals, and petroleum products (Required)

Physical Demands of the Job

• Stand: Constantly
• Move or traverse: Frequently
• Sit: Occasionally
• Use hands: Constantly
• Reach with hands and arms: Constantly
• Climb or balance: Occasionally
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Occasionally
• Talk/hear: Constantly
• Taste/Smell: Constantly
• Lift/carry/push or pull: Occasionally 25 lbs

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Collaborative and innovative work environment

About the Company

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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