Technical Manager, Food Chemistry

SGS; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing and certification company is seeking a Subject Matter Expert for their Food Testing Service in Burnaby. The ideal candidate must have a BSc degree or equivalent experience and in-depth knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025, including validation and verification of methods. Successful applicants will provide technical expertise, oversee compliance with the Quality Management System, and support multiple lab locations with auditing and troubleshooting responsibilities. A competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision

Paid time off

Qualifications

• A minimum of a BSc degree or equivalent work experience.
• Proven technical experience and knowledge in analytical laboratory operations.
• Must have experience with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for SGS Food Testing Service.
• Ensure technical requirements of Quality Management System are met.
• Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting guidance.

Skills

Validation and verification of methods

ISO/IEC 17025 knowledge

High-end Instrumentation Background

Data analysis and statistical evaluation

Multitasking and project management

Education

BSc degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

HPLC

GC

ICP

MS

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 69,000 - CAD 92,000 - yearly

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

This position is responsible for being a technical asset for SGS Food Testing Service, North American Operations, serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME). As an SME, duties may include the following: Quality Management System, ISO/IEC 17025, method validations, assessment of client data, instrumentation expertise/troubleshooting, performing technical internal audits, and/or monitoring proficiency testing performance.

• Participate in the establishment or improvement of methods through validations, verifications and transfers in alignment with the current technical requirements of ISO/IEC 17025.
• Prepare technical templates for protocols and procedures as applicable.
• Provide technical expertise, instrumentation expertise, and troubleshooting guidance as a SME.
• Monitor internal QC and PT performance for biases in local laboratory
• Prepare statistical data evaluation for client complaints, audit findings, PT/RR performance and/or quality control failures as assigned
• As a SME, support special network-related projects as assigned by the Site or Technical Director.
• Provides guidance and/or leadership to others, including indirect reports, peers, or managers
• Support three labs in Burnaby, Harrisburg and North Sioux City.
• This is an advisory role, helping the local teams navigate new validations and setups.
• Assure conformance level is maintained for technical requirements of Quality Management System irrespective of operational and production pressures.

Qualifications

• Education: A minimum of a BSc degree (or equivalent work experience)
• Previous experience in validation and verification of methods
• Previous experience with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements
• Previous experience in a Quality Control related role
• High-end Instrumentation Background (HPLC, GC, ICP, MS, etc.)
• Must have proven technical experience and knowledge in analytical laboratory operations
• Must have experience and expertise in data analysis and statistical evaluation
• Relevant technical knowledge in ISO/IEC 17025
• Must be able to multitask and schedule on time delivery: Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.

Additional Information

Salary: $69k to $92k

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

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 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.