Make an impact with SGS! With more than 94,000 employees and 2,600 offices and laboratories across the world, SGS is a silent force working hard behind the scenes to deliver quality and integrity to businesses across nine industries. As the world’s leader in providing inspection, verification, testing and certification services, Forbes ranked the SGS Group as one of the world’s top multinationals and one of the world’s most innovative companies. The Dow Jones Sustainability Index has also recognized the SGS Group for its sustainability processes. In Canada, SGS employs over 2,000 team members across 70 locations.

• Sorting and logging of client samples
• Preliminary sample preparation (compositing, drying, grinding, dockage, splitting, homogenization, labelling)
• Daily monitoring of refrigerator and freezer temperatures.
• Organizing refrigerators and freezers.
• Defrosting of freezers, cleaning of refrigerators, water baths, N-Evap, dusting of computers, benches, etc.
• Cleaning fumehoods with support of technicians
• Ensuring proper archiving, returning, disposal of samples as per company policies and documentation of disposal date.
• Archive documents and maintain a log.
• Calibration of balances, pipettes, auto pipettors, syringes, etc, as per company guidelines. 
• Washing glassware, cleaning and maintaining work area as necessary.
• Assist in updating MSDS and Certificate of Analysis binders.
• Disposal of waste solvents.
• Neutralization of acidic and basic waste for disposal as required.
• Salinization of glass wool and liners as applicable.
• Assist in maintaining standards inventory.
• Maintain a clean working environment
• Assist laboratory technicians as required
• Perform assigned laboratory techniques according to written procedures
• Minor maintenance or repair of equipment
• Conduct other minor laboratory duties that may be assigned.
• Complying to all Quality procedures and policies, and reporting discrepancies to Operations Manager
• Follow all company health, safety and environmental policies

• A minimum of a high school diploma (or equivalent) is required. Post secondary education (degree and/or diploma) in a Science related program (Chemistry, Biochemistry) is a strong asset.  
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a laboratory setting is a strong asset
• Minimum High school graduation
• Must be comfortable with numerals in order to monitor data on a computer screen.
• Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
• Proven ability to work efficiently in multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills including grammar and composition.
• Ability to work well with others & independently.
• Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Works well under pressure.
• Extended hours and shift work may be required from time to time.
• Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.

Additional Information

SGS Canada is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to achieving greater accessibility by providing accommodation for people with disabilities during our hiring process.  Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.