Wet Laboratory Technician

Company 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 Description

Please note this position requires afternoons and overnights. Weekends included.

- Perform a variety of decomposition and leaching methods as per SGS’ Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). These will include acid digests, selective leaches, fusions and others as required. 
- Make basic reagents as necessary. 
- Provides feedback to supervisors and/or group leader regarding any issues encountered during procedures. E.g., unanticipated reactions, loss of samples etc. 
- Verify and adjust calibrations on a variety of lab equipment including dispensers, pipettes, balances and other. 
- Ensure that work order documentation is complete in every respect and QC results are entered into SLIMS as necessary. 
- Maintain clean and organized workbench area ensuring spills are immediately cleaned; disposal is handled according to laboratory procedures including any special requirements for handling international soils.
- Clean labware as required. 
- Ensure that equipment is maintained in good order making the supervisor or group l