Chemist

Chemist

Handles samples, performs analyses and reports accurate and timely data according to Laboratory Operating Procedures and test methodologies.

Job functions include handling samples and performing analyses according to Operating Procedures and test methodology, maintaining and verifying equipment, reporting deficiencies or malfunction to the supervisor, maintaining records of all quality activities as documented in Operating Procedures and test methods, and identifying and recording nonconformities on Corrective Action Requests.

Job complexity involves analyzing, troubleshooting and adaptation of existing procedures to achieve the desired results, developing action plans for problems or issues having broad implications and/or major projects affecting other related organization activities, thorough understanding of critical control points of the method and possible cross contaminations, and maintaining expected turnaround time despite seasonal sample volume fluctuations.

The impact of decisions for this role includes business dependence on providing quality results with timely turnaround, at a reasonable marketplace cost, and efficient and thorough lab technicians willing to work until the daily volumes are analyzed.

Analytical thinking/problem solving includes using well-defined methods and procedures as guidelines for work tasks, applying appropriate test methods to unconventional samples to obtain meaningful results, reading manuals/procedures and figuring out what to do when faced with a new situation, modifying or changing established methods and procedures after supervisor approval, initiating re-checks when QC failures happen due to poor chromatography, sample in homogeneity, QC non-conformances, etc.

Relocation net pay allowance:
Please note, this position is open to international candidates residing ONLY in Mexico. The company will sponsor the required work visa for successful applicants. We also offer a lump-sum relocation payment to support your move to the work location. This amount will be paid in your first paycheck. The relocation bonus is contingent upon completing a minimum of twelve (12) months of continuous employment with the company.

If you voluntarily resign or are terminated for cause before completing twelve months of service, you will be required to repay the full relocation amount.

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 preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Language skills:
English. Mathematical skills:
Basic level of knowledge. Reasoning skills/abilities:
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 and ICP-OES, spectrophotometer, and basic wet chemistry equipment.

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.