Job Information
SGS North America Laboratory Technician - Automotive in Fairfield, New Jersey
Company Description
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
Primary Responsibilities:
Sample preparation and analysis following published test methods and company/client SOPs.
Specifically These Responsibilities Are To:
- Organize test samples including seat belts and child restraint systems
- Prepare test specimens from the samples submitted using hand tools and power tools
- Perform both destructive and non-destructive physical testing on products including webbing, hardware, buckles and retractors
- Record test results in the format specified which includes handwritten datasheets, computer printouts and electronic data entry
- Routine operation, maintenance, and validation of laboratory equipment and instruments
- Assist in the investigation of, response to, and follow-up of client inquiries and complaints
- May assist in limited internal and external technical support to marketing, sales, customer services, and clients regarding test, report, and other technical information
- Coordinate with other laboratory technicians and/or assistants on sample receiving, logging, pretreatment, preparation, testing and other tasks
- Conduct multiple projects within tight deadlines
- Other projects and tasks assigned by company and supervisors
Qualifications
Education:
- Prior laboratory experience or 2+ years towards engineering or science degree
Must be able to meet the following performance requirements:
- Familiarity with hand tools and power tools
- Ability to lift and move sample boxes up to 25 lbs
- Familiarity with Laboratory Quality and Operations systems
- Windows-based computer programs including MS Word, and Excel
- Effective understanding, written and verbal skills
- May work with limited guidance, independently or as part of a team.
- Takes initiative to learn and grow. Able to learn and apply new technologies and instruments
- Forklift certification desirable