Chemistry Laboratory Analyst II

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Job description

Company Description

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Description

SUMMARY

The Analyst II, Chemistry Laboratory LSS evaluates the chemical and physical properties of various organic and inorganic substances for consumer product testing purposes. Under general supervision conducts mostly routine and moderate complexity sample analysis, preparation, extraction, and digestion with and without the use of instrumentation following official methods and laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

REPORTING LINE

Directly reports to Manager, Chemistry Laboratory LSS

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Conducts mostly routine and moderate complexity analytical studies of samples, preparation, extraction, and digestion with and without the use of instrumentation following official methods and laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and protocols.

• Prepares, submits and files reports on client sample tests, correlation tests, calibration, validation and other projects.

• Performs routine operation, maintenance, calibration, and trouble-shoots laboratory instruments / equipment.

• Develops and validates analytical methods, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other operating, safety and quality documents for method development, transfer, and validation studies.

• Provides technical training, advice and support to Analysts in data analysis.

• May be involved in investigation, preparation of the responds and in follows-up on client inquiries and complaints as needed.

• May provide technical support to Marketing, Sales, Customer Service and clients regarding testing, reporting or technical inquiries.

• Inputs and maintains technical information as needed to support the laboratory functions/operations.

• Manages multiple projects as assigned.

• Maintains Laboratory Notebook.

• Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

"In the course of employment, you will be required to travel to and/or work at a client site. The company requires employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to travel commercially and many clients require visitors performing work at their locations to be vaccinated. Therefore, this role requires a candidate who is fully vaccinated or will be prior to an anticipated start date. The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of having received a COVID-19 vaccination.

The company will provide a reasonable accommodation upon request after an offer is extended."

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related discipline AND

• 2+ years of years' relevant experience in Analytical Chemistry Laboratories

OR

• Associate Degree in Chemistry or similar discipline

• 5+ years of laboratory experience

Preferred:

• Master's Degree in a Chemistry discipline in combination with experience listed above

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• General knowledge of Chemistry and routine and non-routine testing methods and methodologies required

• Knowledge of scientific principles required

• Language Skills: English - Intermediate level required

• Mathematical Skills: Intermediate level required; knowledge of statistical analysis preferred

• Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Intermediate level required

• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, and Word) - Intermediate user proficiency required

• Understanding of the company Quality Management System ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 requirements in related tasks

• Knowledge of government, industry and other regulations, standards and methodologies including but not limited to - Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), United States Pharmacopeia (USP), The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act (Prop. 65) and CONEG (Coalition of Northeastern Governors) & The Toxics in Packaging Legislation

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals

• Ability to execute detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions

• Ability to follow directions, ensuring the end results are accurate and completed with the required timeframe

• Strong attention to details required

• Communication and basic organization and time management skills are required

• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities

TRAVEL

• No travel required. Voluntary travel may be requested for training purposes.

EQUIPMENT

• This job operates in a laboratory environment and routinely uses chemistry instruments and equipment

• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, printers, and phones

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 company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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