Company Description
SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 95,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories around the world.
We aim to be the most competitive and the most productive service organization in the world. Our core competencies in inspection, verification, testing and certification are being continuously improved to be best-in-class. They are at the heart of what we are.
SGS takes pride in looking after our employees and providing an attractive benefits package. In addition to a competitive salary, you will also be eligible for:
- 10% performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
- Private Medical Cover
- 4-8% matching company pension contributions
- 4x Life Assurance
- 24 days Annual Leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
- An additional day off for your birthday
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Retailer Discounts
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay,
- Length of Service Awards
- Health & Wellbeing initiatives
Job Description
- Job Title: Laboratory Technician
- Job Type: Permanent
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Location: Ellesmere Port
- Salary Circa £23,400
Job Description:
- Analyse samples in accordance with appropriate analytical test procedures and within customer requirements and where appropriate record results
- Accurately entering laboratory test data into relevant IT LIMS system ensuring (where appropriate) diagnosis is performed and / or results are reported within KPI.
- Where possible provide front line maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment, allowing for the smooth and efficient operation of the laboratory.
- Help to build a good working relationship between colleagues, other teams and clients to reduce inefficiencies and capture all business opportunities.
- Report near misses and other NCR’s/CAPRs/NIRs to the Laboratory Team Leader and register on the company’s quality system.
- At all times, adopt a safe behaviour by exercising due regard for the health and safety of yourself, colleagues and clients, in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
Qualifications
How to be a successful candidate
To be a successful candidate we are looking for candidates with Laboratory experience, preferably in the petrochemical industry, or similar working environment.
Skills & Knowledge
- Knowledge of analytical testing activities
- Able to organise and prioritise workload
- Good communication skills – both verbal and written.
- Able to adopt a flexible approach to work and react effectively to a rapidly changing environment.
- Able to work under own initiative and with a high degree of autonomy & maturity.
- Computer literate showing an ability to use LIMS IT systems, e.g. CCLAS
- GCSE Science/Mathematics/English, or equivalent, grades A to C
Experience
- Previous experience of working in a testing laboratory, meeting exacting process and client demands.
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, 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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