Laboratory Technician

at  SGS

SGS IS THE WORLD’S LEADING INSPECTION, VERIFICATION, TESTING AND CERTIFICATION COMPANY. WE ARE RECOGNISED AS THE GLOBAL BENCHMARK FOR QUALITY AND INTEGRITY. WITH MORE THAN 93,000 EMPLOYEES, WE OPERATE A NETWORK OF MORE THAN 2,600 OFFICES AND LABORATORIES AROUND THE WORLD. WE DELIVER GLOBAL SERVICE WITH LOCAL EXPERTISE, TO MARKET LEADING CLIENTS ACROSS 10 DIFFERENT INDUSTRIES WORLDWIDE.

SGS GAS (Gas Analysis Services) have an exciting permanent opportunity for a Laboratory Technician to join their expanding team.
The primary function of this role is to work in the Microbiology laboratory and the Gas Chromatography laboratory in Rathnew. This includes incubation and reading of microbiological samples and testing of gas samples using SGS GAS and Pharmacopeia procedures.
In this role you will work to cGMP standards and complete work under SGS GAS ISO17025 accreditation.

Job Description

• Receive and log in samples into the laboratory.
• Perform a variety of routine activities to quantitative microbial contamination in a variety of products and for different applications.
• Execute validated analytical methods with minimal supervision.
• Autoclave equipment for field testing team.
• Perform a variety of routine sample testing to quantitatively measure gas quality in a variety of products and for different applications.
• Record all data and results in specified forms (paper and electronic) with accuracy and responsibility.
• Report issues to the quality department and take part in the relevant investigations.
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), ISO17025 requirements and all internal processes.
• Maintain equipment and assist in ordering laboratory supplies.
• Participate in internal and external laboratory audits under the direction of the SGS GAS quality manager.
• Be willing and able to work as a team member to ensure continuous improvement relative to laboratory functions.
• Adhere to all safety protocols.
• Organize and store all chemicals substances, fluids and compressed gases according to safety instructions.
• Execute testing for method validation work under the supervision of the laboratory manager or her/his designate.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified laboratory technician or 2 years’ experience in a relevant field.

Please refer the Job description for details