We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Our Chemist I works under the direct supervision of the Sr. Chemist / Chemist Level III assisting and performing sample preparation and analysis of client's samples. They are focused on the correct testing of specimens to comply with internal procedures, industry standards, and written instructions.

• Work under the direct supervision of the Senior Chemist / Chemist Level III to perform analyses of client samples
• Perform routine operations, maintenance, calibration, qualification, and ability to troubleshoot laboratory equipment/instruments
• Day-to-day Sample preparation for the final analysis
• Day-to-day operational activities of Chemistry Lab housekeeping, maintaining of notebooks, etc.,
• Support SGS in such a manner as to fulfill the company’s mission statement, quality objectives, and safety objectives
• Adhere to internal standards, policies, and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Language Skills: English Advanced level of knowledge
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively in one-to-one situations with customers or employees of an organization.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Computer Skills

• Microsoft Office suite (Work, Outlook)
• Order Processing Software (In-house order system)

Equipment

• Optical emission spectrometers and software
• LECO combustion analysis instruments and software
• General sample preparation equipment and techniques
   

In the course of employment, you will be required to travel to and/or work at a client site.  The company requires employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to travel commercially and many clients require visitors performing work at their locations to be vaccinated.  Therefore, this role requires a candidate who is fully vaccinated or will be prior to an anticipated start date.  The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of having received a COVID-19 vaccination.

The company will provide a reasonable accommodation upon request after an offer is extended.

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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