Laboratory Technician, Cosmetics and Personal Care

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.

The Laboratory Technician, Cosmetics, Personal Care & Household, under general supervision performs performance, chemical and physical testing with a primary focus on laundry & dish detergents and household surface cleaning products, but also testing cosmetics, hygiene and personal care products as needed. Work on projects that will involve cycle testing for performance evaluation and cleaning efficiency.

• Works under general supervision to perform the following job functions, generally:.
• Performs routine laboratory testing, following relevant company’s Standard Operating Procedures
• (SOP’s) and methods. Validate performance on methods as required.
• Test to applicable standards (ASTM, CSPA, ISO, SSC, etc.) and customer specific protocols.
• Under supervision, develop, write, review, perform and validate test methods, laboratory SOPs, and
• other department level operating and quality documents
• Ensure compliance with all required local and federal safety processes and procedures
• May assist in limited internal support to marketing, sales, customer service and laboratory operations
• regarding test, report and other technical information
• Demonstrates good and safe work habits and enforces a clean working environment
• Perform general upkeep and housekeeping of the laboratory
• Accurately complete and maintain all laboratory reports
• May also have prep or field responsibilities, as required by business needs
• May be required to receive, sort, log client samples into the data base, and prepare sample labels
• May be required to archive, return, or dispose of client samples as per established procedure
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly Quality Assurance/Quality Control checks on equipment
• Assist in keeping inventory of laboratory chemicals and equipment necessary for the day to day
• functioning of the laboratory and in compiling list of supplies to be ordered when needed.
• Assists in calibration / verification tasks and other ISO 17025 related activities
• Ensure all personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant for tasks is worn at all times
• Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures

• Associate degree or higher in relevant SBU field in science OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1-3 years working in relevant SBU industrial/lab/field setting with experience following strict safety standards

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs.
• Wealth: In addition to base pay, we offer 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment).
• Happiness:
  • Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off and family leave

In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants.

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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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