Chemist II

Handles samples performs analyses and reports accurate and timely data according to Laboratory Operating Procedures and test methodologies.

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 the development of solutions through the application of advanced specialized knowledge of the function/service and/or technical discipline.
• Work requires the development and approval in inventive solutions to unique problems.
• Identification of appropriate methods to be used when difficult matrices received in the lab with the supervisor / team lead / coordinator.
• 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.

IMPACT OF DECISIONS

• Judgment on poor chromatography/results and call for rechecks as necessary with Chemists / supervisors.
• 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.
• Making sound judgement calls during data analysis (i.e. interpretation of chromatograms) with Chemists / supervisors that may have a major impact on delivering quality results.
• Assisting QA in investigating nonconformances and client complaints in a timely manner by providing recommendations is of high value for business.

ANALYTICAL THINKING/PROBLEM SOLVING

• Use welldefined methods and procedures as guidelines for work tasks (e.g. maintaining records processing reports etc..
• Modify or change established methods and procedures as approved by the supervisor but stay within prescribed standards (e.g. legislative boundaries regulatory requirements customer specifications etc..  Document any approved changes on tracking forms or SOP change request form.
• Identify fundamental problems for major functions.
• 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 anager/supervisor/team leader in deciding what to do.
• Give suggestions for improving efficiency of sample flow and preparation process to decrease turnaround time.
• Initiate rechecks when QC failures happen due to poor chromatography sample in homogeneity QC nonconformances etc.

Qualifications :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry or related field or commercial laboratory experience Required
• 4 5 years of relevant Lab/bench experience Required

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

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

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