SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Chemist will be responsible for all analysis of samples in the most accurate and productive way and timely as per relevant Test Method Instruction, assist the Section Manager in ensuring compliance with the SGS Laboratory Quality Manual as well as Health and Safety Procedures.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical

• Analyzing of all analytical samples for specific analysis using the correct procedures and / or methods.
• Technical accuracy of results is monitored and remedial action is taken when necessary and data is recorded(Evaluation of analytical results)
• Update internal findings, improvement request and keep minutes of internal meetings
• Reports are generated detailing analytical results, and can include opinions and interpretations
• Verifying of instruments.
• Assist with the maintenance of instruments and apparatus.
• Must have workable knowledge to calibrate and perform minor maintenance of laboratory and preparation equipment.
• Diagnose all suspect results and assist in rectifying the problem whether it is equipment or analytical.
• Responsible for reporting opinions and interpretations as per SGS High Level Quality Procedure

Administration

• Calculate test results as per standard format and / or procedures.
• Report results within the time frame specified.
• Report any apparatus or equipment which, to your knowledge, is not functioning correctly to the Section Manager.
• Calculate all test results in a standard format as per relevant Test Method Instruction for each workstation.
• Transfer data from the instrument to LIMS
• All analytical data and calculations shall be made traceable and stored in the relevant files for that purpose or LIMS.
• Recording and filing of all equipment records for Quality purposes.
• Sample disposal
• Verify test results against control samples and charts.
• Re-analyze analysis samples when control results are not within the control charts limits.

General

• Assist with changing of gas cylinders.
• Overseeing the cleaning of the laboratory and immediate working area.
• Ensure that quality procedures are complied with.
• Ensure compliance with the Laboratory Health and Safety Act.
• Perform duties on all relevant workstations as required by the shift workload.
• Must be willing to work overtime whenever necessary.
• Assist on any lower or above level when necessary.
• Supervisor skills and computer literacy would be advantages.
• Assist with the training of new staff / operators on new methods and / or procedures.

Supervising

• Supervisor skills and computer literacy would be advantages.
• Assist with the training on new methods and /or procedures.
• Control the time keeping on the shift.
• Plan leave in such a way that overtime is kept to a minimum.
• Check on daily staff attendance and address any problem timelessly and Pro-actively.
• Ensure that there are sufficient Staff members on shift.
• Shift take over will only take place in the Laboratory building.

Production

• Plan leave in such a way that overtime is kept to a minimum.
• Check on daily staff attendance and address any problem timelessly and Pro-actively.
• Ensure that there are sufficient Staff members on shift.
• Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or enter hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection and report the situation to higher authority to take action.
• Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and report the situation to higher authority to take action.
• Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY  

• Compliant to all SGS QH&S and HR Policies and Procedure
• Responsible for daily safety and health of site employees (or those reporting to this site) on behalf of SGS upper management and for raising issues to SGS upper management where required
• Ensure all people at the site are adequately inducted in safety and health for each area they are expected to work in
• Ensuring safety and health inductions are carried out, documented and are relevant to the workplace
• Ensuring all safety and health information, materials and resources are disseminated throughout the workforce as required.
• Ensure all people at the site (or reporting to the site) have the skills, knowledge and ability required to undertake their work safely
• Ensuring the whole site is kept up to a good standard of housekeeping at all times
• Ensuring emergency plans are in place and practiced at regular intervals and that all emergency equipment is in place and is ready for use at any time
• Responsible for the site’s performance in terms of injuries, illnesses, near misses and incidents
• As far as able, prevent injury, manage injuries and facilitate early return to work programs at the workplace.

Education

• Minimum BSc or N Diploma in Chemistry.

Experience

• On the job training will be provided as well as formal training.
• At least two years laboratory experience with a Diploma or 5 years laboratory experience, preferably in a testing laboratory environment.
• Computer Literate in LIMS, Word and Excel.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Must have full understanding of the LIMS system
• Competent technical knowledge of multiple analytical processes
• Able to work with technical and management staff
• Knowledge of Laboratory Quality Management System
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Is innovative with a systematic approach for problem solving
• Consult immediately with Manager with respect to client complaints and anomalous results and other technical non-conformances
• Works well under pressure
• Able to coordinate and motivate a team towards a common goal
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Administration of all Laboratory documentation, especially HSEQ program