Material Management Clerk

SGS; Markham; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision coverage (80

Job summary

SGS, the world-leading testing, inspection and certification company, is seeking an administrative professional to support material management for its Life Science Services Laboratories in Canada. The role requires multitasking with lab staff and clients, accurate LIMS data entry, and adherence to SOPs in a dynamic setting.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, with asset qualifications in post-secondary administration and pharma experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required; a post-secondary admin program is an asset.
• Experience in an administrative or technical role in a pharmaceutical environment is an asset.
• Prior chemistry-related technical experience is preferred.
• Must read, understand and follow SOPs safely, accurately and timely.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and keyboarding skills.
• Highly organized and able to handle changing priorities in a demanding setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support in material management for SGS Life Science Services Laboratories.
• Coordinate with laboratory supervisors and clients; multi-task to meet departmental needs.
• Enter standards and reagents into the LIMS system accurately and promptly.
• Operate with limited supervision and maintain urgency to meet standards.
• Maintain data integrity and timely data entry to avoid incorrect transfers.
• Work effectively both independently and with others in a high-pressure environment.

Skills

Keyboarding

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Post-secondary administrative program (asset)

Tools

LIMS system

Job 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

• This position provides administrative support in material management to the SGS Life Science Services Laboratories.
• The incumbent must be capable of multi-tasking to meet the departmental needs working with laboratory supervisors and clients on a regular basis.
• Standards and reagents are entered into LIMS system accurately and on timely manner in order to avoid incorrect data transfer to the data base
• This position operates under limited supervision.
• Multitasking ability at high level to get job done due to proper priorities listing
• Work under pressure to meet deadlines based on self-motivated capacity and a sense of urgency in order to meet client and laboratory staff standards/reagents log-in requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or a General Educational Development equivalency (GED).
• A post-secondary education in a recognized administration program would be an asset.
• Previous experience in an administrative or technical role in a pharmaceutical environmnet would be an asset.
• Prior technical experience in a chemistry related role would be preferred.
• Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions / Standard Operating Procedures in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
• Candidates must be proficient in using various type of computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.) and be able to demonstrate good keyboarding skills.
• Must be highly organized and able to work effectively and efficiently in a demanding environment with frequently changing priorities.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills including grammar and composition.
• Ability to work well with others & independently.

Additional Information

• 80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision
• Paid time off

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 and Indigenous status, 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.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.