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Laboratory Technician

CompanySGS
LocationSouth Cambridgeshire
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 27, 2026
About The Company
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource. Community Guidelines SGS encourages all fans of this page to participate in conversations through questions and comments. Any comments arising from persons sharing or reproducing any communications published by SGS is not controlled or endorsed by SGS. We want to promote an informative and enjoyable environment within this community. We therefore ask that you post content that is both relevant and respectful and you follow LinkedIn's Professional Community Guidelines. Posts will be removed if they are: - Offensive, defamatory, discriminatory or obscene - Fraudulent, deceptive or misleading - In violation of any intellectual property rights - In violation of any law or regulation - Abusive, harassing, stalking or attacking others - Trolling or deliberate disruption of discussion - Commercial solicitations or personal promotion - Spam or link baiting Intellectual Property Statement Except where expressly stated otherwise, all intellectual property rights, including copyright and trademarks, in any and all communications and materials in any form published by or on behalf of SGS are owned by © SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA (2025).
About the Role

Company Description

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 100,000 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 Description

  • Job Title: Laboratory Technician
  • Job Type: Temporary 12 months 
  • Salary: £24,758 pa plus Shift Allowance
  • Location: Cambridge
  • Hours: 1 x Sunday (12:00-22:00), Monday - Wednesday (11:30-22:00) 1 x Wednesday-Friday (11:30-22:00) Saturday (12:00-22:00)
  • 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

Qualifications

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.

Additional Information

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

  • Competitive pension scheme 
  • Generous Annual Leave allowance plus bank holidays 

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. 

Key Skills
Sample preparationExtractionLaboratory recordsHealth & Safety protocolsAttention to detailOrganizational skillsComplianceFood safety
Categories
Science & ResearchFood & BeverageManufacturing
Benefits
Competitive pension schemeGenerous Annual Leave allowanceBank holidays
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Perform sample preparation and extraction following approved standard operating procedures while maintaining organized laboratory records. Ensure operational output by completing daily tasks and adhering to strict health and safety protocols.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
75337
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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