Laboratory Technician - SGS UK Limited : Job Details

Company Description

We are delighted that you're thinking about a career with SGS!

As the world's leading testing, inspection, and certification company, we, SGS, provide value to society by enabling a better, safer, and more interconnected world. We sustain global standards across diverse industries, with customer service at the forefront of everything we do. 

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Retailer Discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay

Job Description

Job Title: Laboratory Technician 

Job Type: Permanent

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (37.5 hours per week) 

Job Location: Hebden Bridge

As a Laboratory Technician, you will assist the team in delivering an efficient, high quality food allergen and authenticity analysis using ELISA and DNA/protein based methodologies

• Accurately follow laboratory protocols and standard operating procedures for the preparation and extraction of samples for analysis
• Working to strict deadlines to ensure compliance 
• Complete all laboratory documentation in a timely and compliant manner
• To assist with sample registration using internal system as and when required

Qualifications

• Knowledge of allergen testing in food - highly advantageous 
• Previous Laboratory experience - essential 
• Qualifications within Chemistry / Bio Chemistry / Biology - essential

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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.