Chemist I
SGS North America Inc.

Job Info

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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.

Job Description

• Responsiblefor the analysis of laboratory tests to determine chemical characteristicsofagricultural input or product.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist with method development projects on new/proprietary and known active ingredients
• Able to perform sample processing on a wide range of soil types and crops. This would require the use of grinding and blending equipment, as well as their cleaning, maintenance and documentation
• Weighing out samples for analysis, utilizing all appropriate facility logs and records throughout the sample preparation process
• Able to perform analytical method extractions for a variety of different fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides. This includes, but is not limited to, simple solvent extractions, liquid-liquid partitions, solid-phase extraction, Quechers-based extractions, and derivatization
• Assist the GLP Manager, as well as Senior and other GLP Chemists, in developing, validating, and implementing wet chemistry and instrumental methods of analysis for GLP procedures
• Possess the ability to effectively problem solve, especially with regards to analytical chemistry techniques
• Must be compliant with SGS HSE policies and adhere to ISO 17025 or GLP Regulations
• Calibrate laboratory instruments to specified technical requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in physical sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or equivalent)
• Directly transferable experience working in a laboratory
• OR equivalent education and experience

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Knowledgeable in laboratory guidelines (e.g., ISO 17025 or GLP) or become knowledgeable upon hiring
• Must be able to work with all chemicals and reagents
• 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
• 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
• High level of accuracy is required, with special attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, while balancing numerous projects concurrently with different deadlines

EQUIPMENT

• This job operates in a professional laboratory environment. This role routinely usesstandard office equipment such as computers and phones, but also laboratoryequipment, including balances, shakers, extractors, hoods, chromatographs, massspectrometers, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB

• Stand:
• Move or traverse:
• Sit:
• Use hands:
• Reach with hands and arms:
• Climb or balance:
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl:
• Talk/hear:
• Taste/Smell:
• Lift/carry/push or pull: Occasionally

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