Materials Laboratory Technician

Description

Job Summary: This position involves the preparation, handling, and execution of material testing and trials, ensuring quality and confidentiality, as well as maintenance of equipment and vehicles. Key Highlights: 1. Conduct material testing and trials according to international standards. 2. Ensure quality and confidentiality in laboratory processes. 3. Maintain equipment and vehicles for efficient operations. **Company Description** SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. Recognized globally as the benchmark for quality and integrity, we employ over 93,000 people and operate a network of more than 2,600 offices and laboratories worldwide. **Job Description** * Perform all tasks related to preparing specimens, space, and environmental conditions required for material testing and trials. * Handle samples and conduct authorized tests and trials under the supervision of the immediate supervisor, in accordance with test standard requirements, the international standard NTC-ISO/IEC 17025, and commitments made to clients, adhering to the assigned schedule and reporting any deviations to the supervisor. * Conduct field testing upon prior authorization from the immediate supervisor and verify quantities and traceability of samples sent to the laboratory. * Maintain the laboratory and equipment in optimal operational condition—both technically and hygienically—to ensure safety in assigned work areas. * Complete all records related to performed tests and submit them to the designated staff member or supervisor, following established procedures, while ensuring client information confidentiality. * Perform duties within a strict ethical framework, thereby fostering client confidence and credibility in the competence of personnel performing procedures and delivering results; this includes the obligation to report to the designated supervisor any undue internal or external pressures that could adversely affect work quality. * Ensure continuous improvement of the Quality Management System by complying with Procedures, Process Characterizations, and Work Instructions relevant to normal job performance. * Perform vehicle care duties and maintain the assigned vehicle in perfect working condition, promptly reporting any issues affecting its operation. * Receive and verify daily sample collection routes for material samples and execute them efficiently to completion, in accordance with client requirements for projects or construction sites; verify that clients receive their respective test result reports, delivered per established procedures. * Interact with the responsible Engineer or warehouse staff at each project or construction site visited regarding sample delivery for collection, verifying that all documentation is fully completed per procedure. * Operate the transport vehicle in an agile, timely, and efficient manner, observing designated routes, transfers, and schedules. * Operate and be accountable for the proper use of assigned vehicles and/or machinery, tools, and associated equipment. * Perform daily inspections of assigned vehicles and/or machinery, in accordance with requirements and within quality and timeliness standards. * Verify that maintenance is carried out on assigned vehicles and/or machinery used in performing duties, and ensure their proper care and custody per existing procedures. * Observe traffic regulations, protocols, and necessary documentation for vehicle operation and/or service delivery. * Organize, clean, and maintain equipment, issued items, and facilities designated for maintenance, care, and preservation of work materials in optimal hygiene and cleanliness conditions. Other duties inherent to the position, aimed at ensuring smooth operation of company activities. **Requirements** **Education:** High school diploma (see experience 1) Technician in soil, concrete, materials, or related laboratory fields. (see experience 2) **Experience:** * Three years of experience working as a laboratory technician in laboratories and/or projects, in roles related to quality control of construction materials. * One year of experience working as a laboratory technician in laboratories and/or projects, in roles related to quality control of construction materials. **Additional Information** LV-7:00 am - 16:30 LV-10:00 am - 17:0 pm Saturdays 7:00 am - 11:30 am Saturdays 8:00 am - 12:00 pm