Company Description

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.

Job Description

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 and child restraint systems
• Prepare test specimens from the samples submitted using hand tools and power tools
• Perform both destructive and non-destructive physical testing on products including webbing, hardware, buckles and retractors
• 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

• Prior laboratory experience or 2+ years towards engineering or science degree

• 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