SGS

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 around the world.

Job Description

SGS is currently seeking a Laboratory Technical Officer to fill a full-time position based in Notting Hill, Melbourne. The role involves providing duties and technical support within the Calibration, Sales, and Repair Service Business Unit, while ensuring the maintenance of high levels of customer service for both internal and external clients

Your key responsibilities in this role will include but are not limited to:

• Undertake calibrations of protection level radiation monitors (survey, contamination and electronic personal dosimeters).
• Prepare calibration certificates for review by QA staff to high standards
• Maintain records of work completed accurately in job folder
• Get suitably trained in lab operations under the guidance of other lab officer or team leader
• Support business in attending scientific technical enquiries under the guidance of instrumentation &/or lab team leader.
• Assist respond to technical enquiries
• Assist to provide quotation and project manage for client requests in regards to specific instrumentation or product purchase request
• Complete receiving and dispatch responsibilities (as needed)
• Assist other team members where required and demonstrate a flexible and dynamic attitude to the laboratory work flow.

Qualifications

• Science or Physics degree/diploma/certificate (preferable)
• Scientific/technical aptitude with desire to learn instrumentation.
• Relevant experience gained within a laboratory or technical or instrumentation environment (preferable).
• Customer service experience (preferable but not necessary)

Additional Information

WHY WORK FOR SGS?

Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS. 

• As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work
• Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations
• Corporate health & wellbeing offers
• Ongoing learning & development 
• Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)
• SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU

SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.