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Job Description
Summary
Evaluates the chemical and physical properties of various organic and inorganic substances for consumer product testing purposes. Independently conducts sample analysis of different complexity, preparation, extraction, and digestion with and without the use of instrumentation following official methods and laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Serves as a technical resource for Chemists. Leads the team in analytical techniques and analysis of data. Has limited responsibility for employees (trains new staff). Hand-on leader. 50% or more works as Chemist.
Job Functions
Evaluates the chemical and physical properties of various organic and inorganic substances for consumer product testing purposes.
Independently conducts sample analysis of different complexity, preparation, extraction, and digestion with and without the use of instrumentation following official methods and laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Serves as a technical resource for Chemists.
Leads the team in analytical techniques and analysis of data.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
7+ years of experience in a regulated commercial lab environment
2+ years of protocol and report writing experience
Advanced knowledge of routine & non-routine testing methods
OR
Bachelor Degree in Chemistry and similar disciplines
10+ years of experience in the laboratory
Physical Demands of the Job
Stand: None
Move or traverse: None
Sit: None
Use hands: None
Reach with hands and arms: None
Climb or balance: None
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: None
Talk/hear: None
Taste/Smell: None
Lift/carry/push or pull: None
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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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