Laboratory Analyst
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Position Overview & Specifications
SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.
Job Description
Role: Laboratory Analyst
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: 45 Hours per week
Shift Pattern: 2 early shifts, 2 late shifts, 2 nights shifts, then 4 days off (6 days on, 4 days off)
Job Location: Middlesbrough
Benefits / perks:
- 10% performance related annual bonus
- Private Medical Cover after 1 year service
- 4-8% matching company pension contributions
- 4x Life Assurance
- Annual leave increasing with service
- Additional day off for your birthday
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
- Length of Service Awards
- Health & Wellbeing initiatives
- Christmas Vouchers
Job Description
SGS is actively recruiting for several roles at the laboratory testing facility located in Middlesbrough. We are inviting applications from trainee’s and experienced analysts and technicians across a range of disciplines within the oil, gas & chemicals, solid fuels, minerals, and water sectors.
General day to day activities include
- Sample preparation
- Marine product analysis/certification
- Quality Control
- Non-routine analytical projects
Training
Full training will be provided through internal coaching and mentoring. In addition, SGS may provide opportunities for external sponsored further education as part of our commitment to invest in our employees.
Qualifications
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good Maths, English and Science grades at GCSE or above.
- A good work ethic and a desire to learn.
- Flexibility to adapt to the changing needs in the laboratory testing industry.
- Ability to work and plan work with minimal supervision.
Experience
Essential
- For trainee positions, we request that candidates have a good aptitude for science-based work, an appreciation of the importance of safe working practices and a desire to learn and develop their skills.
- For experienced positions, we look for a good working knowledge in a laboratory environment, experience of testing/certifying a range of products, ability to adapt skills where necessary to new areas of work.
- The ability to coordinate workload and meet deadlines through prioritisation and good planning.
SGS operate a wide range of techniques including but not limited to the below.
- Chromatography
- ICP/AAS
- UV-Vis, FT-IR
- XRF
- A wide range of wet techniques
Additional Information
APPLY NOW for full consideration, you can be sure that your application will be treated confidentially and impartially, and you will always receive an update within 10 business days.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Business Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Laboratory Analyst roles across SGS's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Business Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £19,351 - £20,359 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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