Field Technician I

Compensation

$22.00 - $22.00 / Hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Job Description

Full-time

Compensation: USD 22 - USD 25 - hourly

Company Description

SGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,700 laboratories and business facilities across 119 countries, supported by a team of 99,250 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.

Our brand promise, when you need to be sure, underscores our commitment to reliability, integrity and trust - enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.

SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH0002497458, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW).

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Field Technician I with a passion for the shipping industry to join our team. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in dynamic environments and are eager to apply their chemical and/or microbiological expertise to field testing and sample collection aboard ocean-going vessels, harbor craft, and land-based facilities.

The Field Technician I will coordinate with vessel crews and port agents to schedule attendances, conduct sampling, and transport collected samples to the laboratory for analysis. The role requires strict adherence to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) to maintain sample integrity, prevent contamination, and ensure accurate results. Candidates must be comfortable working safely in port and industrial environments while following all relevant safety protocols.

Qualifications

Associate's degree or higher in a relevant field (e.g., chemistry, microbiology, environmental science), or equivalent combination of education and experience

1+ years of applicable experience

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds safely

Basic good laboratory practices (GLP)

Strong oral and written communication skills

Compensation

The expected hourly range for this position is $22 - $25 hourly. This range represents the minimum and maximum base hourly rate we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs.

Wealth: In addition to base pay, we offer 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment).

Happiness:

Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program

Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off and family leaveIn compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants.

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, color, 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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

744000133124579-5842