Lab Technician 1

SGS Rocklin is a fast growing environmental chemistry laboratory located in Rocklin CA.  Our lab specializes in rush services to our clients providing legally defensible Organic and Inorganic data including but not limited to VOCs SVOCs PCBs Pesticides metals inorganic and microbiological analysis. We offer all staff the opportunity to climb the career ladder at SGS Rocklin and cross training is always available and encouraged! We believe in a total team concept and provide frequent employee rewards and recognition programs. We are looking for motivated individuals who want to join a fast-expanding business with limitless opportunities.

Our Rocklin CA laboratory is looking for a Lab Technician to join their team!  The Lab Technician I will prepare samples with accuracy and precision in accordance to SGS analytical SOPs. The Lab Technician I works independently and as part of a team to meet daily production targets and ensure hold times and turnaround times are met. The Lab Technician I always follows safe laboratory practices and maintains a safe working environment.

Job Functions

• After appropriate training independently prepares 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
• May assist with validation and MDL studies.
• Inputs and maintains technical information as needed to support the laboratory functions/operations.
• Maintains Laboratory Notebook where applicable.
• Adheres to internal standards policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications :

High school diploma and 0-2 years of experience in Analytical Chemistry Laboratories or prior experience working with ones hands (Required)

• Associates Degree in a Chemistry or similar scientific discipline and 1-2 years of years relevant experience in Analytical Chemistry Laboratories (Preferred)
• English language skills (Required)
• Basic mathematical and reasoning skills (Required)
• Basic computer skills (Required)
• Ability to lift carry push and/or pull upwards of 25 lbs on a frequent basis (Required)

The hourly rate for this position is $18-20/hour and is eligible for overtime.

In addition your compensation package includes the following benefits:

• Participation in the Companys benefit programs coincident or following the first of the month in which you are hired.
• Immediate eligibility to participate in the Companys 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid vacation 
  • Four (4) floating holidays annually
  • Seven (7) company observed holidays paid
  • Sick time accrual

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 companys rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time