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SGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,700 laboratories and business facilities across 119 countries, supported by a team of 99,250 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, safety and compliance.

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

SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH0002497458, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW).

This is a summer internship opportunity to go from June through August 2026.  This position requires 80% travel throughout the Greater Boston area.

We are looking for six (6) seasonal hires to join our Field Services team in Boston, MA this summer!  The Summer Calibration Services Technician is responsible for performing in-field installation, calibration, and maintenance of continuous monitoring units at client sites.  The Summer Calibration Services Technician is expected to follow all health and safety protocols and document all field activity as outlined in the company standard operating procedures. This position is required to commute to/from client sites and  is expected to demonstrate safe defensive driving behavior and maintain a satisfactory driving record.  This position is also required to obtain and maintain CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) certification with the State of Massachusetts.   

This position is expected to provide great customer service in the field for SmartSense clients.

Job functions:

• Field calibration of real-time indoor air quality sensors.
• Reading, understanding, and traveling with system installation, calibration, and troubleshooting equipment and manuals.
• Inspecting and troubleshooting systems onsite. This includes use of small hand tools to perform sensor repairs and documenting field activities properly before leaving the site and uploading into central system from phone or computer daily.
• Communicating unresolved issues encountered in a timely manner.

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 years of experience in a science or technology field (Required)
• Associate's degree or equivalent educational hours in a science or technology field of study (Required)
• Bachelor's degree in a science or technology field of study (Preferred)
• Experience in an environmental or industrial hygiene laboratory (Preferred)
• Valid driver's license (Required)
• Proficient English language skills (Required)
• Excellent customer service skills (Required)
• Basic mathematical and reasoning skills (Required)
• Basic computer skills (Required)
• Travels up to 80% of the time locally (within 3 hours) (Required)
• Ability to lift, carry, push and/or pull upwards of 50 lbs on a constant basis (Required)

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $20 - $25 hourly. This range represents the minimum and maximum base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs.
• Wealth: In addition to base pay, we offer 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment).
• Happiness:
  • Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off and family leave

In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants.

SGS 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.

To 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.

This 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.

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