Environmental Laboratory Assistant - 2024 Summer & Fall Internship Opportunity at SGS North America Inc. in South Brunswick, New Jersey

Job Description:

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



Our Dayton, NJ laboratory is excited to offer an internship opportunity to candidates who are interested in a Lab Assistant role. We are looking for candidates who can commit 20 hours a week throughout the 2024 summer break and 2024 fall semester. This is a paid internship opportunity!



The Laboratory Assistant will complete a wide variety of support tasks for the Lab Technicians and Lab Analysts, ensuring best quality by following SGS' SOPs. The Laboratory Assistant works independently and as part of a team to ensure timely completion of all assigned tasks. The Laboratory Assistant always follows safe laboratory practices and maintains a safe working environment.



Job functions:

• Signs out supplies from supply room.


• Maintains adequate supply of accessories, consumables, chemicals, etc. in each lab, to ensure efficiency of production work.


• Disposes of samples after the appropriate retention period.


• Documents in LIMS and disposes of expired/depleted chemicals.


• Assembles non-treated in-house media.


• Decontaminates/cleans laboratory glassware, containers, accessories, etc., following SOPs.


• Performs administrative tasks, as needed.


• Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures.


• Performs other duties as required.

• High school diploma (Required)


• HS diploma and 1-2 years of general work experience (Preferred)


• Proficient English language skills (Required)


• Basic reasoning and mathematical skills (Required)


• Basic computer skills (Required)


• Ability to lift/carry/push and/or pull upwards of 25 lb on a frequent basis (Required)