Laboratory Technician Automotive & Hardgoods

Primary Responsibilities:

Sample preparation and analysis following published test methods and company/client SOPs.

Specifically These Responsibilities Are To:

• Organize test samples including seat belts child restraint systems transit test packages & consumer goods such as DIY items paper goods and plastic products
• Prepare test specimens from the samples submitted using hand tools and power tools
• Perform both destructive and non-destructive physical testing on the samples
• Record test results in the format specified which includes handwritten datasheets computer printouts and electronic data entry
• Routine operation maintenance and validation of laboratory equipment and instruments
• Assist in the investigation of response to and follow-up of client inquiries and complaints
• May assist in limited internal and external technical support to marketing sales customer services and clients regarding test report and other technical information
• Coordinate with other laboratory technicians and/or assistants on sample receiving logging pretreatment preparation testing and other tasks
• Conduct multiple projects within tight deadlines
• Other projects and tasks assigned by company and supervisors

Qualifications :

Education:

BS in science or engineering and some laboratory experience preferred

Skills/Competencies:

Must be able to meet the following performance requirements:

• Familiarity with hand tools and power tools
• Ability to lift and move sample boxes up to 25 lbs
• Familiarity with Laboratory Quality and Operations systems
• Windows-based computer programs including MS Word and Excel
• Effective understanding written and verbal skills 
• May work with limited guidance independently or as part of a team.

• Takes initiative to learn and grow.  Able to learn and apply new technologies and instruments
• Forklift certification desirable

Pay Range is $21.00-$26.00/ hour

Additional Information :

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $21.00 to 26.00 per hour This range represents the minimum and maximum base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills experience and qualifications.

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.

Position anticipated to close May 25 2026.

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