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$26k – $30k per year
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In office (Burnaby)
Seniority
Junior
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 13, 2026. SGS scores B on the Alion truth index.

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SGS

SGS is a Swiss testing, inspection and certification company founded in 1878 as a grain inspection house in Rouen and now one of the largest verification businesses in the world. It tests and certifies goods, systems and facilities across agriculture, minerals, oil and gas, chemicals, consumer products, industrial equipment, transport and life sciences, acting as an independent third party between buyers, sellers and regulators. Headquartered in Geneva and listed on the Swiss exchange, it operates thousands of laboratories and offices and employs around one hundred thousand people worldwide.

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.

  • The Laboratory Assistant supports laboratory operations by maintaining a clean, safe, and organized environment.
  • This role performs custodial, organizational, and preparatory tasks to ensure equipment readiness, supply availability, and overall lab cleanliness.
  • The Laboratory Assistant contributes to the accuracy of results, safety of personnel, and team productivity.
  • Cleans and ensures the availability of laboratory glassware and other reusable items.
  • Monitors inventory and restocking consumables, reagents, and supplies to maintain sufficient quantities for the lab staff. Disposes of laboratory waste according to protocols.
  • Performs general cleaning and maintenance tasks within the laboratory areas.
  • As required, receives, logs, and ensures proper initial storage of incoming samples for future analysis.
  • Providing general assistance to laboratory technicians and other staff as needed.
  • Performs other duties as required.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • No prior experience is required.
  • Previous experience in a laboratory, stockroom, or janitorial role.

Salary: $19 to $22

Some benefit highlights:

  • 80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP Program Eligibility

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 and Indigenous status, 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.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.

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