Laboratory Technician - Part-time
SGS North America Inc.

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 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

This job operates in a lab environment with equipment such as analytical balances, food homogenization equipment, pipetting tools, incubators, water baths, plate readers, various commercial protein and DNA based technologies for food pathogen detection (VIDAS, BAX, GDS, GeneUp, BioRAd), spectrophotometer, VITEK Microbial Identification System, basic wet chemistry equipment for analysis of moisture, protein, fat, ash, salt.

• Homogenizes samples following standard protocols.
• Assists with cleaning laboratory carts, glassware, racks.
• Maintains cleanliness of laboratory work surfaces.
• Maintains records of all quality activities as required in Operating Procedures and Test Methods.
• Performs applicable testing with proper proficiency training with Supervision.
• Maintains and verifies equipment.

WORK SCHEDULE - 20 hours a week, may accommodate school schedules.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or Equivalent - Required
• Interest in Microbiology/Chemistry or related field or commercial laboratory experience - Preferred

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Language Skills: English
• Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Basic
• Mathematical Skills: Basic

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB

• Stand - Occasional
• Move or traverse - Frequent
• Sit - Frequent
• Use hands - Frequent
• Reach with hands and arms - Frequent
• Climb or balance - Frequent
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl - Never
• Talk/hear - Never
• Taste/Smell - Constant
• Lift/carry/push or pull - Never

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