Laboratory Bottle Preparation Technician / Backup Driver

Company Description

Please note this is a pipeline position with an expected hire date of August 2025.

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection, and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality, and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer, and more interconnected world.

Job Description

• Duties may include: sample reception, sample identification, sample preparation, sample dilutions.
• As required, drive SGS Van to deliver samples within the GTA area.
• Ensure samples are logged into LIMS accurately and in a quick manner.
• Ensure samples are cataloged and stored in an efficient and easily retrievable manner.
• Assist laboratory personnel in locating and retrieving samples and also responsible for sample disposal or returning samples to clients.
• Monitor equipment maintenance & laboratory supplies.
• Follow all company health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Maintain a clean working environment.
• Follow all Quality system protocols, report discrepancies to the Supervisor.
• May be asked to work in other areas of the Environmental Services laboratory sections.
• May be assigned and coordinate special or ad hoc projects as needed.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school diploma (or equivalent) is required.
• No experience required.
• Good hand/eye coordination when handling samples & lab equipment.
• 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.
• Able to work well under pressure during high (peak) workloads and balancing conflicting demands of high volume versus the quality of results.
• Proficiency in using various types of computer software would be an asset (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others & independently.
• Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Extended hours and shift work may be required from time to time.
• Travel to other SGS locations or client locations 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such, we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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.