Company Description
SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized 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
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
As a member of the team in our Global Business Solutions (GBS) center, conducts data processing in the analysis of EHS matrix samples in chemical lab. In particular, validates, calculates and reports lab results to strict quality and ethical standards.
REPORTING LINE
Operational direct reporting to Affiliate lab manager or supervisor; administrative accountability to GBS Supervisor.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- At all times, complies with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.
- Performs various data processing functions, including laboratory data calculations and integrations, quality control checks, LIMS entries, and other data management functions as required.
- Ensures lab deadlines are met and the GBS Team Coordinator (or section Lab Manager in their absence) is notified immediately if the turnaround time specified cannot be met.
- Ensures all testing methodology and quality control procedures are performed according to ISO17025 and assigned SGS lab standards where applicable.
- Keeps Affiliate Manager, GBS Supervisor and any other key Affiliate personnel informed immediately of all operational issues, including:
- Personnel matters affecting performance,
- Failure to meet turnaround requirements,
- Failure to meet ISO17025, country certifications and assigned SGS lab standards where applicable,
- Inconsistencies in quality control procedures so they may be rectified immediately,
- Additional training requirements identified.
- Adopts and supports specific operational improvement activities as communicated by the GBS Team Lead. These projects will focus on the improvement of quality, efficiency, accreditation, communication and technical improvement.
- Maintains a working knowledge of all required analytical procedures in the section.
- Looks for efficiency gains in your section by being aware of new technologies and reviewing existing procedure.
- Able to respond to technical queries.
- Performs other related duties as may be assigned either in support of departmental goals or for his/her personal or professional training, education or development as programmed by his/her immediate superior.
- Ensures work area in GBS is kept clean and presentable at all times.
- Remains familiar with SGS quality assurance procedures.
- Complies to all SGS QHSE and HR policies and procedures.
Qualifications
PROFILE
- Minimum Bachelor of Science degree (Chemistry preferred) or other science degree related courses
- A minimum of one-year lab experience, including a minimum of 6 months SEM analysis, HPLC, GC and/or GC-MS operating experience paired with a formal training course
- Prior experience with LIMS and Chemstation or Mass Hunter software a plus
- Experience with Data Review of lab results
- Demonstrated commitment to data quality and operational excellence
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English language (B2 or C1 level)
- Strong MS Excel skills
- Analytical instrumentation knowledge, particularly chromatography and mass spectrometry
- Self-motivated
- High level of integrity
- High level of technical knowledge
- Teamwork and co-operation
- Organisation and efficiency
- Taking responsibility
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