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

About the job

SGS is the world’s leading company for testing, inspection and certification. With over 100,000 employees and 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 site, SGS offers comprehensive services in environmental analysis. We examine, among other things, soil, water, waste and building contaminants. 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 Analysis (80-100%)

Job Description

Your tasks

For our laboratory, we are looking for a committed individual who enjoys instrumental analysis, technology and working independently. In our inorganic team, you will carry out demanding routine analyses, assess and document the results, and together with the team ensure the reliable operation of our analysis systems. You will work especially 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 traceability of analytical work
• Operation, supervision, monitoring, maintenance and servicing of the analytical instruments under your responsibility
• Detection and handling of technical malfunctions
• Participation in proficiency and comparison tests or ring trials
• 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 chemical laboratory technician EFZ or a comparable scientific-technical qualification
• Professional experience in instrumental analysis is an advantage, ideally in the field of environmental analysis 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 operation, maintenance and optimisation of analysis systems
• Independent, structured and careful working style as well as a strong quality awareness
• Enjoyment of teamwork and coordination with other laboratory areas
• Confident use of common MS Office applications; experience with LIMS or comparable laboratory systems is an advantage
• Very good German language skills in spoken and written form; English skills are an advantage

We offer

• A varied role with high personal responsibility in instrumental environmental analysis
• A diverse environment between analysis, technology, quality and practical laboratory work
• Thorough introduction to our processes as well as the opportunity to develop professionally and personally
• An open corporate culture in an international company with local scope for action
• Modern employment conditions and good social benefits
• Free parking or support with public transport subscription
• Good accessibility by public transport and motorway