Laboratory Technician

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SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas and welcome people who challenge the way we do things. We will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Technician, Laboratory Minerals – general supervision: performs laboratory tests to determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition of materials for quality control, process control, or product development.

• Performs laboratory testing following the company’s Standard Operating Procedures and methods.
• Prepares representative subsamples from client samples using defined methods.
• Weighs, digests, and tests samples on relevant equipment.
• Accurately completes and maintains all laboratory reports.
• Receives, sorts, logs client samples into the database, and prepares sample labels.
• Archives, returns, or disposes of client samples as per established procedure.
• Prepares monthly composites.
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly QA/QC checks on equipment.
• Demonstrates good and safe work habits and enforces a clean working environment.
• Performs general upkeep and housekeeping of the laboratory.
• Ensures equipment and containers are organized and cleaned before and after use.
• Ensures all Personal Protective Equipment relevant for tasks is worn at all times.
• Ensures compliance with all required local and federal safety processes and procedures.
• May have preparation or field responsibilities as required by business needs.
• May assist Junior Technicians as required.
• Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent – required.
• 3+ years working in an industrial laboratory or field services setting – required.
• Associate degree in science preferred; 5+ years experience in industrial laboratory field setting with strict safety standards preferred.

• Valid and current Driver’s license may be required if the role requires driving a company vehicle – required.
• MSHA 24‑hour surface mine safety and health administration certificate may be required – required.

• Intermediate English – required; advanced level preferred.
• Basic mathematics – required; intermediate preferred.
• Reasoning skills – intermediate level required.
• Effective written and verbal communication – required.

• No travel required.

• Standard office equipment such as computers, printers, and phones.
• Sample preparation equipment: jaw crusher, bowl & disc pulverizing mills, pressure filters, riffle splitters, compressed air.
• Laboratory instruments: bottle‑top dispensers, Eppendorf pipettes, balances, muffle furnace, sulfur analyzer, compressed gases, ICP‑OES as needed.

Location of the Job:
Denver, CO

• Day shift; flexible schedule.
• Occasional overtime.
• Environmental conditions:
  
  wet or humid (occasionally), fumes or airborne particles (frequently), risk of electrical shock (occasionally).

• Close vision: 20 inches/50 centimeters or less.
• Distance vision: 20 feet/6 meters or more.
• Peripheral vision: ability to observe an area that can be seen above and below or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a point.
• Depth perception: ability to judge distance and three‑dimensional relationships.
• Color vision: ability to see color.
• Auditory ability: able to hear equipment operating, alarms sounding, traffic, telephones.

• Pay Range: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for full‑time employees.

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we…