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And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.\n Summary\nResponsible for safely conducting analysis and reporting of various products, such as crude oil, fuel oils, middle distillates, petroleum and petrochemicals, LPG and LNG gases as well as lubricants for the Natural Resources and Industries and Environment sectors.\nJob Functions\nResponsible for conducting laboratory analysis (hands on working on the bench).\nComplete all laboratory reports as applicable.\nUnderstand and keep current with all laboratory analysis methods.\nAssist with the maintenance and calibration of equipment.\nUnderstand and keep current with all laboratory safety and reporting techniques.\nAdheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.\nPrepare chemical solutions according to standard formulas.\nOther duties as assigned.\n Education and Experience\nHigh School Diploma or GED (Required)\nTWIC (Required)\nAssociates Degree in a science discipline (Preferred)\n1-year experience working in a laboratory setting (Preferred)\nFor Crude Assay Technician: Previous experience in crude oil assay distillation per ASTM D2892 and ASTM D5236 (Preferred)\nLicenses and Certifications\nN/A\nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities\nGood organization skills, detailed oriented and completes tasks in a timely manner. (Required)\nAble to work in a routine repetitive fast paced work environment (Required)\nAble to stand on feet for long periods of time (Required)\nAbility to interpret a variety of instructions as may be furnished in oral, written, diagram, electronic or schedule form. (Required)\nActs accordingly to the SGS standards of ethics and integrity (Required)\nMust be able to work with all chemicals, petrochemicals and petroleum products. (Required)\nFor Crude Assay Technician: Possess working proficiency of ASTM D4052, D5002, D97, D5853, UOP 163, D4294; Understands and is able to read and interpolate applicable data and tables, interpret applicable graphs and control charts, complete laboratory raw data sheets, and is able to compute rates, ratio, percents and material quantities (linear, volumetric, weight, etc.); able to synthesize information from a variety of sources and evaluate relevance as pertains to crude assay trending properties. (Required)\nPhysical Demands of the Job\nStand: Constantly\nMove or traverse: Frequently\nSit: Occasionally\nUse hands: Constantly\nReach with hands and arms: Constantly\nClimb or balance: Occasionally\nStoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: Occasionally\nTalk/hear: Constantly\nTaste/Smell: Constantly\nLift/carry/push or pull: Occasionally 25 lbs\nSGS 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.\nTo 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.\nThis 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.\nIf you are applying for a position within the United States and you have difficulty completing the on-line employment application because of a disability, please call 201-508-3149 for assistance and leave a message. You will receive a call back. 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