Field Technician at SGS North America Inc. in Miami, Florida

Job Description:

Company Description



SGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,700 laboratories and business facilities across 119 countries, supported by a team of 99,250 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.


Our brand promise, when you need to be sure, underscores our commitment to reliability, integrity and trust - enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.


SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH0002497458, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW).



Job Description



The Technician I will carry out sampling activities primarily onboard ocean going vessels, harbor craft ships, and other land-based facilities as necessary. The Technician I will also courier samples to the laboratory for analytical testing. The Technician I will follow good laboratory practices (GLP) at all times.



Job functions:

• Performs field sampling activities onboard ships and delivers samples to laboratories from client sites


• Communicates with client services specialist to receive job dispatches and provide updates on the status of the sampling events.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent


• 1+ years of applicable experience


• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds safely


• Basic good laboratory practices (GLP)


• Strong oral and written communication skills

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, genetics, status as a protected veteran, 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.

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