Company Description

As a global leader in sustainability, quality, and integrity, our 99,600-strong workforce across 2,600 offices and labs is dedicated to fostering a safer, more connected world. Our services impact every facet of daily life, enhancing the safety of food, consumer products, transport, and healthcare, to advancing nuclear industry testing. Your role is crucial in providing safer products, superior services, and maintaining societal connectivity.

At SGS, We're committed to recognising the dedication and effort of our team. By joining us, you'll have access to a range of benefits including performance-related bonuses, private medical cover, a competitive pension scheme with life assurance, and a generous annual leave allowance that grows with your service. Enjoy extra perks like a day off for your birthday, discounted gym memberships, retail discounts, an electric vehicle leasing scheme, enhanced parental leave, service awards, Christmas vouchers, and health & wellbeing initiatives.

Job Description

• Job Title: Laboratory Sample Technician 
• Job Type: Permanent
• Location: Ellesmere Port
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday- Friday
• Salary: £23,400
• Industry: Oil and Gas 

We are looking for a detail-oriented Sample Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the storage, receipt, and distribution of samples to support laboratory operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, catalog, and store samples in accordance with company procedures.
• Ensure accurate labeling and tracking of all samples.
• Maintain inventory records and manage sample disposal as required.
• Collaborate with laboratory staff to ensure timely delivery of samples for testing.
• Follow health, safety, and quality standards to maintain compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in a sample handling or warehouse role is beneficial but not essential; training will be provided.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

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.

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