SGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,700 laboratories and business facilities across 119 countries, supported by a team of 99,250 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.
Our brand promise, when you need to be sure, underscores our commitment to reliability, integrity and trust - enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.
SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH0002497458, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW).
Job Description
Our Dayton, NJ laboratory is looking for a laboratory analyst to join their team! The Lab Analyst will prepare and analyze samples with accuracy and precision in accordance to SGS' analytical SOPs. Work independently and as part of a team to meet daily production targets and ensure hold times and turnaround times are met. Understand and apply basic analytical chemistry principles. Always follow safe laboratory practices and maintain a safe working environment.
Job Functions
After appropriate training independently prepare and analyze samples according to SGS' analytical SOPs using instrumentation specific to the department and analytical methodologies
Performs routine operation, maintenance, calibration of laboratory instruments/equipment
May assist with validation and MDL studies.
Assists with investigation, and preparation of responses to client inquiries and CARs.
Inputs and maintains technical information as needed to support the laboratory functions/operations.
Maintains Laboratory Notebook where applicable.
Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Associate Degree in a Chemistry or similar scientific discipline (Required)
0-2 years of experience in Analytical Chemistry Laboratories OR 3 years of relevant experience (i.e. Sample Prep) (Required)
Bachelor's Degree in a Chemistry or similar scientific discipline (Preferred)
1-2 years of years' relevant experience in Analytical Chemistry Laboratories (Preferred)
Proficient with MS Excel
Expereince with Agilent chemstation software (preferred)
Expereince with EPA 8260 and 624 methods (preferred)
Experience with GC, GCMS, and purge and trap (preferred)
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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