QC Chemist- IMMEDIATE NEED

Full-time {=html} - Compensation: USD 25 - USD 29 - hourly Company Description 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. Job Description Handles samples, performs analyses and reports accurate and timely data according to Laboratory Operating Procedures and test methodologies. JOB FUNCTIONS - Handles samples and performs analyses according to Operating Procedures and test methodology - Maintains and verifies equipment - Reports deficiencies or malfunction to the supervisor - Maintains records of all quality activities as documented in Operating Procedures and test methods - Identifies and records nonconformities on Corrective Action Requests JOB COMPLEXITY - Work requires analyzing, troubleshooting and adaptation of existing procedures to achieve the desired results. - Work requires the development of action plans for problems or issues having broad implications and/or major projects affecting other related organization activities. - Maintain expected turnaround time despite seasonal sample volume fluctuations. Modify or change established methods and procedures that are not significant only after supervisor approval, but stay within prescribed standards (e.g. legislative boundaries, regulatory requirements, customer specifications, etc.). Document the deviations. - Initiate re-checks when QC failures happen due to poor chromatography, sample in homogeneity, QC non-conformances, etc Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE - Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field or commercial laboratory experience Required - 3+ years of prior laboratory experience in related work Required - KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES Language Skills: English - Mathematical Skills: Basic - Computer Skills: Basic use of Microsoft Office 365 Suite required, experience with LIMS system - Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast paced, highly professional environment. EQUIPMENT Regularly operates laboratory equipment such as analytical balances, food homogenization equipment, pipetting tools, incubators, ICP-MS, HPLC, GC-FID and basic wet chemistry equipment Compensation The expected salary range for this position is $25-29 hourly. Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs. - Wealth: In addition to base pay, we offer 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment). - Happiness: - Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program - Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off and family leave 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. If you are applying for a position within the United States and you have difficulty completing the on-line employment application because of a disability, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance and leave a message. Please note, this phone number is not for general employment information, but is only for individuals who are experiencing difficulty applying for a position due to a disability. Job Location Google Maps requires functional cookies to be enabledPlease Apply at: "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}