What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Lab Analyst - Organics position at SGS?
Company Description
SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognised as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 94,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.
Job Description
Summary
Prepare and analyze samples with accuracy and precision in accordance to SGS' analytical SOPs. Work independently and as part of a team to meet daily production targets and ensure hold times and turnaround times are met. Understand and apply basic analytical chemistry principles. Always follow safe laboratory practices and maintain a safe working environment.
Job Functions
- Performs analyses on samples of different complexity (routine, moderate complexity and complex) according to SGS’ analytical SOPs using instrumentation specific to the department and analytical methodologies
- 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.
- Leads investigation, and preparation of responses to client inquiries and CARs.
- Provides 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
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Chemistry or similar scientific discipline
- Associate Degree in a Chemistry or similar scientific discipline
- 5 years of years’ relevant experience in Analytical Chemistry Laboratories
- 1 year of method development and troubleshooting experience
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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