Laboratory Assistant

Job Description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job functions

• Signs out supplies from supply room.
• Maintains adequate supply of accessories, consumables, chemicals, etc. in each lab, to ensure efficiency of production work.
• Disposes of samples after the appropriate retention period.
• Documents in LIMS and disposes of expired/depleted chemicals.
• Assembles non-treated in-house media.
• Decontaminates/cleans laboratory glassware, containers, accessories, etc., following SOPs.
• Performs administrative tasks, as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (Required)
• HS diploma and 1-2 years of general work experience (Preferred)
• Proficient English language skills (Required)
• Basic reasoning and mathematical skills (Required)
• Basic computer skills (Required)
• Ability to lift/carry/push and/or pull upwards of 25 lb on a frequent basis (Required)

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.