Lab Technician I, Crop Science - Protein Lab - SGS

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The Lab Technician I will prepare samples with accuracy and precision in accordance to SGS' analytical SOPs. Work independently and as part of a team to meet daily production targets and ensure hold times and turnaround times are met. Always follow safe laboratory practices and maintain a safe working environment.

• After appropriate training independently prepare samples for analysis according to SGS’ analytical SOPs using basic instrumentation specific to the department and analytical methodologies
• Performs routine operation, maintenance, calibration of prep instruments/equipment
• Inputs and maintains technical information as needed to support the laboratory functions/operations.
• Maintains Laboratory Notebook where applicable.
•  Must be compliant with SGS HSE policies and adhere to ISO 17025 or GLP Regulations
• Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma Required
• 0-2 years of experience in Analytical Chemistry Laboratories or prior experience working with one’s hands Required
• Associates Degree in a Chemistry or similar scientific discipline Preferred
• 1-2 years of years’ relevant experience in Analytical Chemistry Laboratories

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS 

• N/A

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES 

• Language Skills: English (Required)
• Mathematical Skills: Basic (Required)
• Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Basic (Required)

ADDITIONAL KSAS

• Computer Skills: Basic (Required)

EQUIPMENT

• This job operates in a laboratory environment. This role routinely uses standard laboratory instrumentation and equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB

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

ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORK CONDITIONS

• Wet or humid (non-weather) conditions: Never
• Work near moving mechanical pats: Never
• Work in high, precarious places: Never 
• Fumes or airborne particles: Never
• Toxic or caustic chemicals: Never
• Outdoor weather conditions: Never
• Extreme cold (non-weather): Never
• Extreme heat (non-weather): Never
• Risk of electrical shock: Never
• Work with explosives: Never
• Risk of radiation: Never
• Vibration: Never
• Bio-hazard: Never

VISION REQUIREMENT

• No Special Vision Requirement
•  Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches/50 centimeters or less)
• Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet/6 meters or more)
•  Peripheral Vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given post)
• Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distance and three-dimensional relationship)
• Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
• Ability to see color

AUDITORY REQUIREMENTS

• No special auditory requirements

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, 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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