Chemical Laboratory Technician for Environmental Analytics (80-100 %)

SGS is the world's leading company for testing, inspection, and certification. With over 100,000 employees as well as more than 2,500 laboratories and business locations in 115 countries, we support companies in meeting the highest standards in quality, compliance, and sustainability. Our promise: «When you need to be sure.»

At the Oberentfelden location, SGS offers comprehensive services in environmental analytics. We examine, among other things, soil, water, waste, and building pollutants. As an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited environmental laboratory, we work according to high quality standards and make an important contribution to environmental and health protection.

Chemical Laboratory Technician for Environmental Analytics (80-100 %)

Job Description

Your Tasks

For our laboratory, we are looking for a committed personality with enjoyment in instrumental analytics, technology, and independent working. In our inorganic team, you will perform demanding routine analyses, assess and document the results, and ensure a reliable operation of our analytical systems together with the team. In doing so, you will work particularly with modern instrumental methods such as ICP-OES, ICP-MS, and IC.

• Independent and timely execution, evaluation, and assessment of analyses in the accredited laboratory environment according to ISO/IEC 17025
• Careful documentation and ensuring the traceability of analytical work
• Operation, care, monitoring, maintenance, and upkeep of the managed analytical devices
• Recognizing and processing technical malfunctions
• Participation in proficiency and comparison tests or proficiency testing schemes
• Collaboration in the further development and validation of analytical methods
• Maintenance and updating of work instructions, SOPs, and other quality-relevant documents

Your Profile

• Completed training as a Chemielaborant:in EFZ or a comparable scientific-technical qualification
• Professional experience in instrumental analytics is an advantage, ideally in the field of environmental analytics or in an accredited laboratory environment
• Experience in one of the areas ICP-OES, ICP-MS, IC, FIMS, TOC/DOC is a plus
• Technical understanding and interest in the care, maintenance, and optimization of analytical systems
• Independent, structured, and careful way of working as well as a strong awareness of quality
• Enjoyment of working in a team and coordinating with other laboratory areas
• Confident handling of common MS-Office applications; experience with LIMS or comparable laboratory systems is an advantage
• Very good German skills in speaking and writing; English skills are an advantage

We Offer

• A versatile activity with high personal responsibility in instrumental environmental analytics
• A varied environment between analytics, technology, quality, and practical laboratory work
• A thorough introduction to our processes as well as the chance to develop professionally and personally
• An open corporate culture in an international company with local scope for action
• Contemporary employment conditions and good social benefits
• Free parking spaces or support with the public transport subscription
• Good accessibility by public transport and via the highway

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