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.

Perform and monitor testing and inspection activities of the SGS Industrial laboratory. The job holder plays a critical role in carrying out core business activities while working at Company’s operations and/ or Client’s project sites, with high degree of precision and strict compliance to Health & Safety and Company’s Code of integrity and professionalism. 

General Responsibilities:

• Maintain and record equipment calibrations.
• Preparation of standards/reagents as required.
• Assist with in-house training, state-of-art instrument commissioning, ensuring proper operation and maintenance of instruments, accessories, methods, data etc., able to troubleshoot.
• Good housekeeping and equipment maintenance skills maintaining lab integrity.
• Maintains all lab protocol, follows procedures with accuracy of data.
• Maintenance of inventory of general lab supplies.
• Prepare bottle orders for clients.  
• Archive, return or dispose of client samples as per work sheet instructions.
• Conducts routine testing.  
• Carries out routine equipment maintenance under the direction of his/her supervisor.
• Compiles data, analyzes and input results into SLIM
• Maintains a clean working environment.
• Follow all Quality system protocols and report any discrepancies to the Group Lead.  
• Follow all company HSE policies.
• May be assigned to special projects and or site work for indeterminate length of time.
• May be assigned special or ad hoc projects. 
• 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. 

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PROFILE 

• High School Diploma
• Diploma or certificate in a science-related field
• One year of related experience or completion of University or College in a related field

REQUIRED SKILLS  

• Background in science and chemistry is desirable.
• Experience in analytical laboratory is a strong asset.
• Physically fit to lift 20 kg pails on a daily basis
• Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.  
• Candidates must be proficient in using various types of computer software (Word, Excel. PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
• Candidates must demonstrate 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. 

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.