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Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

Laboratory Assistant, Environmental

Environmental SciencesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePudahuel, Santiago Metropolitan Region, ChileCLP600k /moIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Completed secondary education.
  • One year of laboratory work experience.
  • Autoclave Operator certification from MINSAL is preferred but not required.
  • Knowledge of laboratory techniques is desirable.
  • Maintain integrity, organization, and quality in work.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, weigh, and analyze samples; prepare culture media; and wash and prepare laboratory materials as applicable.
  • Perform initial tests and prepare and extract samples when required.
  • Maintain the order, housekeeping, and cleanliness of equipment in the workplace.
  • Ensure laboratory equipment and instruments are operational, verified, and current with calibration and maintenance requirements.
  • Use autoclaves when authorized.
  • Keep analytical and operational files, records, and instructions maintained, in good condition, and available.
  • Protect the integrity of assigned test items and ensure traceability and clear, orderly, and complete recording of activities in the designated documents.
  • Use current versions of documents and records, and ensure technical record modifications are traceable to previous versions or original observations.
  • Depending on assigned location, receive samples in accordance with accompanying documentation, including analysis requests, chain-of-custody forms, and client letters, and label them accordingly.
  • Depending on assigned location, verify sample-receipt conditions against the sample type and applicable requirements.
  • Record the data and information needed to evaluate results.
  • Understand the basic scientific principles of the methods performed.
  • Recognize possible sources of error in assigned tasks and communicate them promptly to a supervisor.
  • Participate in assigned tasks related to the equipment program.
  • Carry out other duties inherent to the position, including sample intake and associated laboratory administrative tasks when applicable.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of laboratory techniques.

About the Company

Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

SGS provides testing, inspection, and certification services to help clients meet regulations, ensure quality and safety, and gain market access. It runs laboratory testing, on-site inspections, and certification against standards, often with training and consulting, across a wide range of industries. The services rely on a global network of laboratories and offices that deliver localized solutions with global expertise. What sets SGS apart is its large global footprint and its emphasis on quality, integrity, risk mitigation, and sustainability, enabling it to serve a diverse set of customers from small businesses to multinationals. The company's goal is to help customers comply with regulations, improve product quality and safety, reduce risk, and boost productivity across markets.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Founded
1878

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