Laboratory Technician

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Hours: 37.5   Monday  - Friday - 9:00 am till 5:00 pm 

Job Location: Trafford Park

We are seeking a proactive and detailfocused Laboratory Technician to join our Hardlines Department in Trafford Park.  You will play a key role in the routine testing preparation and administration of consumer product samples. You will support both the toy nursery and chemistry departments ensuring all testing is completed to high quality standards equipment is correctly calibrated and workflows run efficiently to meet customer deadlines. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a handson laboratory environment can work independently and is committed to maintaining excellent quality and safety standards.

• Conduct routine laboratory testing of consumer products ensuring accurate results and timely turnaround for customers.
• Calibrate maintain and record laboratory equipment to support repeatable and reliable testing processes.
• Prepare samples for analysis within the Chemistry Department and assist with sample bookingin and general administration.
• Maintain laboratory areas to UKAS and Health & Safety standards ensuring a clean safe and compliant workspace.
• Support ongoing quality management by following SGS procedures contributing to method development and assisting crossdepartment teams when needed.

Qualifications :

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent in Maths Science and English or other relevant experience.

Additional Information :

At SGS we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team you would be eligible for: 

• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Competitive pension scheme Life Assurance
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Retailer Discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
• Length of Service Awards
• Christmas Vouchers
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives
• Discounted Gym Membership

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.

APPLY NOW for full consideration if you are selected for an interview or further consideration we will be in touch with you directly.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time