Chemist at SGS North America Inc. in Christiansburg, Virginia

Job Description:

Company Description



We are SGS - the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.



Job Description



The Chemist position is responsible for performing analysis using chromatography methods and instruments.

• Perform assigned laboratory tasks including setting up and calibrating instruments, preparing samples, acquiring chromatographic data, processing data, and reporting results in a prescribed format.


• Create and maintain detailed lab record documentation (notebooks and computer based) according to GMPs.


• Maintain assigned laboratory instrumentation which may include routine maintenance, calibration and verification, and troubleshooting.


• Develop or optimize chromatographic methods as required.


• Document laboratory methods in written work instructions and SOP's.


• Execute analytical method validation protocols.


• Peer Review expectations include demonstrating attention to detail, approving lab notebook pages, checking data entry, sequence checks, and data approvals.


• Perform assigned quality assurance responsibilities including, but not limited to: initiating and processing workflows for training, change control, planned deviations, and investigations; revising and authoring work instructions; providing technical support for investigations and approvals; and participating in internal and external quality audits.


• Train and mentor other scientists based on experience.


• Maintain assigned laboratory spaces in a neat and organized condition.


• Maintain inventories of parts and supplies needed for assigned work.


• Adhere to applicable corporate policies and procedures, quality procedures, and work instructions.

Qualifications




Education and Experience

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field


• 2 years' experience in a related field

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Chemistry or related field


• Experience operating chromatography instrumentation


• Experience working in an ISO/IEC 17025 and/or cGMP environment

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Language Skills: English


• Mathematical Skills: Intermediate required


• Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Advanced level required


• Computer Skills: MS Office, Chromatographic Software


• Basic chemical laboratory techniques

Equipment

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.


• HPLC


• GPC-MALS


• GC-MS


• GC-FID

Benefits

• 
  Salary - $19.00 - $24.00/hr (based on experience)
  

Physical Demands of the Job

• Stand Occasionally


• Move or traverse Occasionally


• Sit Frequently


• Use hands Frequently


• Reach with hands and arms Occasionally


• Climb or balance None


• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl Occasionally


• Talk/hear Frequently


• Taste/Smell None


• Lift/carry/push or pull Occasionally - 10lbs

Environmental Conditions of the Job

• Wet or humid (non-weather) conditions: None


• Work near moving mechanical pats: Occasionally


• Work in high, precarious places: None


• Fumes or airborne particles: Occasionally


• Toxic or caustic chemicals: Occasionally


• Outdoor weather conditions: None


• Extreme cold (non-weather): None


• Extreme heat (non-weather): None


• Risk of electrical shock: Occasionally


• Work with explosives: None


• Risk of radiation: None


• Vibration: None


• Bio-hazard: Occasionally
  

Additional Information



In the course of employment, you will be required to travel to and/or work at a client site. The company requires employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to travel commercially and many clients require visitors performing work at their locations to be vaccinated. Therefore, this role requires a candidate who is fully vaccinated or will be prior to an anticipated start date. The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of having received a COVID-19 vaccination.


The company will provide a reasonable accommodation upon request after an offer is extended.


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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