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. 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. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.
Role: Laboratory Analyst
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: 45 Hours per week
Shift Pattern: 2 early shifts, 2 late shifts, 2 nights shifts, then 4 days off (6 days on, 4 days off)
Job Location: Middlesbrough
Benefits / perks:
- 10% performance related annual bonus
- Private Medical Cover after 1 year service
- 4-8% matching company pension contributions
- 4x Life Assurance
- Annual leave increasing with service
- Additional day off for your birthday
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
- Length of Service Awards
- Health & Wellbeing initiatives
- Christmas Vouchers
Job Description
SGS is actively recruiting for several roles at the laboratory testing facility located in Middlesbrough. We are inviting applications from trainee’s and experienced analysts and technicians across a range of disciplines within the oil, gas & chemicals, solid fuels, minerals, and water sectors.
General day to day activities include
- Sample preparation
- Marine product analysis/certification
- Quality Control
- Non-routine analytical projects
Training
Full training will be provided through internal coaching and mentoring. In addition, SGS may provide opportunities for external sponsored further education as part of our commitment to invest in our employees.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good Maths, English and Science grades at GCSE or above.
- A good work ethic and a desire to learn.
- Flexibility to adapt to the changing needs in the laboratory testing industry.
- Ability to work and plan work with minimal supervision.
Experience
Essential
- For trainee positions, we request that candidates have a good aptitude for science-based work, an appreciation of the importance of safe working practices and a desire to learn and develop their skills.
- For experienced positions, we look for a good working knowledge in a laboratory environment, experience of testing/certifying a range of products, ability to adapt skills where necessary to new areas of work.
- The ability to coordinate workload and meet deadlines through prioritisation and good planning.
SGS operate a wide range of techniques including but not limited to the below.
- Chromatography
- ICP/AAS
- UV-Vis, FT-IR
- XRF
- A wide range of wet techniques
Additional Information
APPLY NOW for full consideration, you can be sure that your application will be treated confidentially and impartially, and you will always receive an update within 10 business days.
