Chemist: SGS North America Inc.

Specific responsibilities

• 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.
• Complete all Laboratory reports, as applicable.
• Understand and keep current with all Laboratory analysis methods.
• Responsible for the operation of Gas Chromatographic and other Laboratory equipment.
• Responsible for the maintenance and calibration of Laboratory equipment and maintain the quality records
• Position requires a dependable and reliable individual; whose daily presence adds to the success of the Department.

Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or relevant experience.
• A minimum of two (2) year of direct transferable experience working in a laboratory.
• Knowledgeable in API standards.
• Must be able to travel, often at short notice.
• Position requires incumbent to be on call 24/7 and at times, return to the facility other than regular business hours, which can include evenings, weekend / holidays, when needed to meet business commitments.
• Must be able to work with all chemical, petrochemical and petroleum products.
• Must be able to differentiate between colors accurately by sight.

Skills

• Ability to work effectively under pressure, while directing numerous projects concurrently with different deadlines.
• Excellent presentation, interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, both internally and externally.
• Maintain current knowledge by attending seminars, lectures, meetings and professional conferences.
• Ability to gather and review resources and select and synthesize data for reports and other written materials.
• High level of accuracy is required, with special attention to details