Senior Chemist

Company Description

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Job Description

Summary

The senior chemist with ability to lead and mentor a team to perform routine laboratory tests of samples, preparation, extraction, and digestion with and without the use of instrumentation following official methods and laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and protocols.

Job Functions

• After appropriate training independently prepare and analyze samples according to SGS analytical SOPs using instrumentation specific to the department and analytical methodologies
• As the Senior Chemist, you will performing routine operation, maintenance, calibration, qualification and trouble-shooting laboratory equipment and instruments including high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), and/or ion chromatography (IC).
• This includes instrument start up, daily calibration checks, and root cause investigations in the event of quality failures.
• Serving as a team lead which includes providing technical training, advice and support to the junior members as required
• Work independently and as part of a team to meet daily production targets and ensure hold times and turnaround times are met.
• Assists in preparation, submission and filing reports on client sample tests, correlation tests, calibration, validation and other projects
• Performs daily operation, maintenance, calibration, and trouble-shoots of laboratory instruments / equipment
• Develop new test method and method validation for testing as assigned
• Developing and validating analytical methods, Standard Operating Procedures ("SOPs") and other operating, safety and quality documents to address current changes in government regulations and client requests
• Investigating, responding to and following up on client inquiries and complaints as needed
• Providing input and maintaining technical information as needed to support the laboratory functions and operations
• Keeps an inventory of laboratory chemicals and disposable equipment necessary for the daily functioning of the laboratory
• Perform testing in accordance with specified methods
• To assist / gets exposure to development of the analytical methods, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other operating, safety and quality documents for method development, transfer, and validation studies
• Assists with investigation, and preparation of responses to client inquiries
• Completing laboratory tasks and assignments within tight deadlines
• Adheres to internal standards, policies, procedures and follow safe laboratory practices and maintain a safe working environment
• Inputs and maintains technical information as needed to support the laboratory functions/operations
• Maintains Laboratory Notebook
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Required: 

• Must have a Master's degree in Chemistry or a related field plus two (2) years of relevant experience. Bachelor’s Degree in related scientific disciplines with four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Good understanding of analytical equipment and in-process analysis experience including practical knowledge with either ion chromatography (IC), high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), gas chromatography (GC).
• Two (2) years of experience with method validation and developing; and one (1) year of experience serving as a team lead which includes providing technical training, advice and support to the junior members of a team
• Must also in depth knowledge of test methodologies associated with regulatory requirements and standards

Preferred: 

• Experience with ion chromatography is preferred.
• Language Skills: English - Basic level required, Intermediate preferred
• Mathematical Skills: Basic level required, Intermediate preferred
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, and Word) - Basic user proficiency required
• Ability to work independently under the direct supervision
• Ability to execute detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to