Chemist I

Handles samples performs analyses and reports accurate and timely data according to Laboratory Operating Procedures and test methodologies. Regularly operates laboratory equipment such as analytical balances food homogenization equipment pipetting tools incubators ICPMS and ICPOES spectrophotometer and basic wet chemistry equipment

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Handles samples and performs analyses according to Operating Procedures and test methodology
• Maintains and verifies equipment
• Reports deficiencies or malfunction to the supervisor
• Maintains records of all quality activities as documented in Operating Procedures and test methods
• Identifies and records nonconformities on Corrective Action Requests.

JOB COMPLEXITY

• Work requires analyzing troubleshooting and adaptation of existing procedures to achieve the desired results.
• Work requires the development of action plans for problems or issues having broad implications and/or major projects affecting other related organization activities.
• Thorough understanding of critical control points of the method and possible cross contaminations. Understanding the principles of the method and how different steps in the process can have an impact on final results.
• Maintain expected turnaround time despite seasonal sample volume fluctuations.

IMPACT OF DECISIONS

• Business depends on providing quality results with timely turnaround at a reasonable marketplace cost. Providing this requires efficient and thorough lab technicians willing to work until the daily volumes are analyzed.

ANALYTICAL THINKING/PROBLEM SOLVING

• Use welldefined methods and procedures as guidelines for work tasks (e.g. maintaining records processing reports etc.). Apply appropriate test methods to unconventional samples to obtain meaningful results.
• When there is a situation that the employee has not come across before can read manuals/procedures and figure out what to do and collaborate with manager/supervisor/team leader in deciding what to do.
• Modify or change established methods and procedures that are not significant only after supervisor approval but stay within prescribed standards (e.g. legislative boundaries regulatory requirements customer specifications etc.). Document the deviations.
• Initiate rechecks when QC failures happen due to poor chromatography sample in homogeneity QC nonconformances etc.

WORK SCHEDULE

Training schedule: MondayFriday 8AM 4:30PM
Once training is complete the schedule will be Monday Tuesday Wednesday Friday 11AM7:30PM and Saturday 9AM5:30PM.

Qualifications :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry or related field or commercial laboratory experience Required
• 3 years of prior laboratory experience in related work Required

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Language Skills: English
• Mathematical Skills: Basic level of knowledge
• Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Basic
• Computer Skills: Basic use of Microsoft Office 365 Suite required experience with LIMS system

ADDITIONAL KSAS

• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fastpaced highly professional environment.

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Additional Information :

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 companys rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime