Laboratory Technician

2 months ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom SGS Full time

As the world's leading testing, inspection, and certification company, we, SGS, provide value to society by enabling a better, safer, and more interconnected world. We sustain global standards across diverse industries, including the consumer products sector.

At SGS, we perform a broad range of food testing and analytical services at our laboratories. At SGS we provide expert food testing solutions, supporting the food production retail sector, ensuring their products meet market expectations, thereby reducing risk, improving efficiency and building consumer confidence.

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

  • Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
  • Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
  • Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
  • Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.
  • An additional day off for your birthday
  • Discounted Gym Membership
  • Retailer Discounts
  • Access to electric vehicle leasing scheme (subject to eligibility criteria)
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay.
  • Length of Service Awards
  • Christmas Vouchers
  • Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Job Description

Job Title:Laboratory Technician

Job Type:Permanent

Hours:37.5 per week

Job Location:Cambridge

Key Accountabilities;

  • Perform sample preparation & extraction in line with SGS approved standard operating procedures.
  • Deliver consistently high standards of analytical performance ensuring the laboratory operates to the defined requirements of ISO 17025 (accredited by UKAS).
  • Monitor and comply with quality system requierments.
  • Play an intergral role in ensuring on-time delivery of reults to customers at the right level of quality.
  • Responsible for actively monitoring and maintaining lab consumables to the required level.
  • Demonstrate compliance with international and company approved test methods, procedures and quality systems. Essential criteria for ISO 17025 accreditation and adherence to SGS Laboratory Quality Systems.

Qualifications

Essential

  • A-Level or equivalent in chemistry or related science based subject or equivalent.
  • Experience of practical chemistry or related science subject.
  • Must be computer literate in use of MS Packages.
  • Must have a rudimentary knowledge of chemistry, analytical equipment and methods.
  • Effective interpersonal, teamworking and time management skills.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the impact and application of pesticides and contaminants
  • Experience in an ISO17025 food contaminants testing environment
  • Experience of working within a UKAS accredited laboratory
  • Degree in chemistry or related science based subject

Additional Information

APPLY NOW for full consideration, you can be sure that your application will be treated confidentially and impartially, and you will always receive an update within 10 business days.

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, 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.


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