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

Responsible for analysis and reporting of various products such as crude oil, fuel oils, middle distillates, petroleum and petrochemicals, LPG & LNG gases, etc.

Job Functions

• Responsible for all Laboratory analysis (hands-on working on the Bench).

• Understand and keep current with all Laboratory safety and reporting techniques.

• Provide guidance to Laboratory Technicians to maintain proper level of training among Laboratory personnel, which can include supervisory duties.5

• Understand and keep current with all Laboratory analysis methods.

• Responsible for the operation of Gas Chromatograph and other Laboratory equipment.

• Position requires a dependable and reliable individual; whose daily presence adds to the success of the Department.

• Perform quality control duties on a daily basis.

• External and internal witnessing and participation in audits

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related sciences (Required)

• 2+ years of experience in a regulated commercial lab environment. (Required)

• Knowledge of scientific principles OR Associate Degree in Chemistry or similar discipline (Required)

• 5+ years of laboratory experience (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• N/A

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledgeable in ASTM standards. (Required)

• Must be able to work with all chemical, petrochemical and petroleum products. (Required)

• Must be able to differentiate between colors accurately by sight. (Required)

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals and/or groups both within the organization. (Required)

• Ability to synthesize information from a variety of sources into solutions and work effectively under pressure while acting accordingly to the SGS standards of ethics and integrity. (Required)

• High level of accuracy is required, with special attention to details. (Required)

• Ability to work effectively under pressure, while balancing numerous projects concurrently with different deadlines. (Required)

Physical Demands of the Job

• Stand: Constantly

• Move or traverse: Constantly

• Sit: Occasionally

• Use hands: Constantly

• Reach with hands and arms: Frequently

• Climb or balance: None

• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: Occasionally

• Talk/hear: Frequently

• Taste/Smell: Occasionally

• Lift/carry/push or pull: Occasionally

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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