Laboratory Team Lead

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

Evaluates the chemical and physical properties of various organic and inorganic substances for consumer product testing purposes. Independently conducts sample analysis of different complexity, preparation, extraction, and digestion with and without the use of instrumentation following official methods and laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Serves as a technical resource for Chemists. Leads the team in analytical techniques and analysis of data. Has limited responsibility for employees (trains new staff). Hand-on leader 50% or more works as Chemist.

Job Functions

• Evaluates the chemical and physical properties of various organic and inorganic substances for consumer product testing purposes.
• Independently conducts sample analysis of different complexity, preparation, extraction, and digestion with and without the use of instrumentation following official methods and laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Serves as a technical resource for Chemists.
• Leads the team in analytical techniques and analysis of data.
• Provide ‘best in class’ service to clients by promptly communicating issues or delays
• Training of all Laboratory personnel
• Monitor performance of lab staff and employ coaching and discipline as needed.
• Supervise and provide guidance to receiving specialists to aid in sample login and transport of clients’ samples.
• Provide assistance to clients in explaining Laboratory analysis, and technical solutions where appropriate.
• Assuming responsibility of authenticity Laboratory Certificates of Analysis
• Receive orders from clients on submitted samples, follow up on job progress and reports status to clients
• Make recommendations to Regional Laboratory manager on upgrading the Laboratory
• Take an active role in local marketing efforts
• Maintain a thorough understanding of sampling techniques and sample sources.
• Perform testing and analysis, as well as other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Assure compliance with Laboratory Q.A. Manual and Safety Manual
• Understand and keep current with lab quality practices and SOPs.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• 7+ years of experience in a regulated commercial lab environment
• 2+ years of protocol and report writing experience
• Advanced knowledge of routine & non-routine testing methods

OR

• Bachelor Degree in Chemistry and similar disciplines
• 3+ years of experience in the laboratory

Physical Demands of the Job

• Stand: None
• Move or traverse: None
• Sit: None
• Use hands: None
• Reach with hands and arms: None
• Climb or balance: None
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: None
• Talk/hear: None
• Taste/Smell: None
• Lift/carry/push or pull: None

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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