Job Description

SUMMARY

• As the Junior Chemist, you will evaluates the chemical and physical properties of various organic and inorganic substances for consumer product testing purposes. This is an entry-level role, the Junior Chemist learns to analyze and perform testing following official methods and laboratory SOP’s and utilizing instrumentation.

 REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.

• The Junior chemist under direct supervision performs 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.
• After appropriate training independently prepare and analyze samples according to SGS analytical SOPs using instrumentation specific to meet daily production targets and ensure hold times and turnaround times are met.
• Performs daily operation, maintenance, calibration, and trouble-shoots of laboratory instruments / equipment and maintains Laboratory Notebook
• May 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 in preparation, submission and filing reports on client sample tests, correlation tests, calibration, validation and other projects.
• Assists with investigation, and preparation of responses to client inquiries.
• Always follow safe laboratory practices and maintain a safe working environment
• Inputs and maintains technical information as needed to support the laboratory functions/operations.
• Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates Degree in Chemistry is required; Bachelor’s Degree in related scientific disciplines related scientific disciplines preferred.
• 1 plus years of working experience in lab setting with experience following strict safety standards, equipment, or equivalent education. Good understanding of analytical equipment and in-process analysis including practical knowledge of chromatographic and spectroscopic method. A candidate should have at least 1 year of experience with either ion chromatography (IC), high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), gas chromatography (GC). Candidate with experience on ion chromatography is 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 read and understand documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• Ability to follow directions to ensure the end results are accurate and completed with the required timeframe

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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