[Hải Phòng] Young Talent Trainee – Centre Chemical Lab

About SGS Young Talent Program

SGS Young Talent Program is a structured three-year development journey designed to build a sustainable pipeline of future frontline leaders. Through the Learn – Perform – Lead framework, participants will strengthen technical expertise, develop business acumen, and gradually build leadership capabilities to become future Supervisors and Team Leaders within SGS.

Position: Young Talent Trainee – Centre Chemical Lab

Business Unit: Connectivity & Products (Centre Chemical Lab)

Location: Ho Chi Minh City / Hai Phong

Employment Type: Full-time

As a Young Talent, you will embark on a structured three-year development journey built around the Learn – Perform – Lead framework. During the Learn Phase, you will develop a solid understanding of SGS's business, operations, culture, and technical foundations. In the Perform Phase, you will take on increasing responsibilities, contribute to business projects, and demonstrate your impact. In the Lead Phase, you will strengthen your leadership capabilities, take ownership of team outcomes, and prepare for future supervisory or managerial roles.

The recruitment process will begin in November 2026, including CV screening, interviews, and a presentation assessment. Successful candidates will receive an offer and join the program in December 2026, where they will start their professional journey with SGS through structured learning, mentorship, and on-the-job development.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Complete assigned learning and development activities while building knowledge of SGS operations, services, systems, and processes.
• Support assigned functions in daily operational activities and contribute to project implementation and process improvement initiatives.
• Analyse data and prepare reports, presentations, and other required documentation.
• Participate in cross-functional exposure and job rotations as determined by the programme.
• Collaborate with different teams to develop an understanding of business operations and customer requirements.
• Contribute ideas and recommendations to improve productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Participate in individual and group projects, including research, data collection, analysis, and presentation of project outcomes.
• Support innovation and digitalisation initiatives across assigned projects and functions.
• Meet established performance objectives and development milestones while complying with SGS policies, Quality, Health & Safety, and Compliance requirements.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, collaboration, and teamwork throughout the programme.

WHY SGS?

• A truly global environment – collaborate with international teams and be part of SGS’s worldwide network;
• Work-life balance – enjoy 18 days of annual leave plus 1 day of sick leave per month (up to 12 days per year);
• Competitive rewards – including a 13th-month salary and year-end performance bonus;
• Sustainability in action – contribute to a company where sustainability is embedded in our operations and client solutions;
• Continuous learning & development – build your capabilities through structured learning programs and hands-on experience;
• Career mobility – develop your career locally and explore opportunities across SGS’s global network;
• Well-being & employee benefits – access health and well-being programs, employee engagement activities and exclusive benefits available to SGS employees.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline, including Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or other related fields, depending on the assigned business unit. With GPA of 8.2/10 or 3.2/4.0 or above preferred.
• IELTS 7 or TOEIC 850 for Sales; IELTS 6,5 or TOEIC 780 for technical positions.
• Final-year students, fresh graduates, or candidates with less than 1-2 year of working experience.
• Additional Chinese or Korean language skills are advantageous.
• Demonstrated leadership potential through social or university activities.
• Experience participating in innovation projects with positive outcomes is an advantage.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, data analysis, problem-solving, and project management capabilities.