Laboratory Technician

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. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

SGS’s Food industry services help ensure food safety, quality, and compliance through testing, inspection, certification, and auditing—supporting businesses across the supply chain from farm to fork. 

• Job Title: Laboratory Technician
• Job Type: Permanent
• Salary: £23,868 pa 
• Location: Cambridge
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday- Friday 9-5
• Industry: Health & Nutrition, Food

Role overview:

• Perform sample preparation and extraction following SGS-approved SOPs.
• Report any equipment or instrumentation failures to senior staff.
• Maintain organized, auditable laboratory records.
• Complete daily tasks efficiently to support operational output.
• Maintain a safe working environment, following Health & Safety protocols

The ideal candidate would be from a food process driven background such as Fast food restaurants or food manufacturing. No previous lab experience or degree is required! 

• Experience in working with food and fast paced environments 
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures accurately.
• Good organisational skills to maintain records and compliance.
• Proactive approach to learning and development.

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria) 

• Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria) 

• Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance 

• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays 

• An additional day off for your birthday 

• Retailer Discounts 

• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay 

• Length of Service Awards 

• Christmas Vouchers 

• Health & Wellbeing initiatives 

• Discounted Gym Membership 

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, 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. 

APPLY NOW for full consideration, if you are selected for an interview, or further consideration, we will be in touch with you directly.