Team Lead, Lab

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

Responsible for the supervision of the laboratory testing operations and staff which conduct the analysis and reporting of various products such as crude oil, fuel oils, middle distillates, petroleum and petrochemicals, LPG & LNG gases, etc

Job Functions

• Provide assistance to clients in explaining Laboratory analysis.
• Responsible for determining authenticity of Laboratory Certificates Analysis.
• Receive orders from clients on submitted samples; follow up on job progress and report status to clients.
• Maintain thorough understanding of sampling techniques.
• Assure compliance with Laboratory Q.A. Manual and Safety Manual.
• Perform testing and analysis, as well as other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Quality Control of laboratory solutions and standards.
• At all times, comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.
• Manage timekeeping for direct reports

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
• 10+ years of experience in the laboratory

Licenses and Certifications

• N/A ()

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to work with all chemicals, petrochemicals and petroleum products. ()
• Excellent communication, writing, presenting and analytical skills. ()
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously. ()
• Willingness and ability to work with minimal supervision and to effectively prioritize and schedule workload to meet requirements and deadlines. ()
• Ability to work effectively under pressure ()
• Takes initiative and is proactive in addressing issues; quickly and efficiently completes tasks. ()
• Ability to build and lead an effective team and foster a sense of collaboration to achieve goals. ()
• Ability to synthesize information from a variety of sources into solutions ()

Computer Skills

• • Excellent knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.). ()

Physical Demands of the Job

• Stand: Frequently
• Move or traverse: Frequently
• Sit: Frequently
• Use hands: Frequently
• Reach with hands and arms: Frequently
• Climb or balance: Occasionally
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: Occasionally
• Talk/hear: Constantly
• Taste/Smell: Occasionally
• Lift/carry/push or pull: Occasionally 25 lbs

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 o