Analyst II, Chemistry Laboratory (Chromatography)

SGS; Swineshead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Annual bonus target

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid time off

Job summary

SGS is seeking an Analyst II in the Chemistry Laboratory to evaluate chemical and physical properties of substances for consumer product testing. The role involves routine and moderately complex sample analysis, method development, and SOP creation under supervision.

Responsibilities include reporting, instrument maintenance, data analysis support, and collaboration with Marketing, Sales, and Client Services. A strong chemistry background with chromatography experience is required.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Chemistry or similar discipline.
• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or similar discipline.
• 5+ years of laboratory experience in chromatography.
• 2+ years of chromatography experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, submits, and files reports on client sample tests, correlation tests, calibration, validation, and other projects
• Performs routine operation, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshoots laboratory instruments/equipment
• Develops and validates analytical methods, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and other operating, safety, and quality documents for method development, transfer, and validation studies
• Provides technical training, advice, and support to Analysts in data analysis
• May be involved in the investigation, preparation of the response, and in follows-up on client inquiries and complaints as needed
• May provide technical support to Marketing, Sales, Customer Service and clients regarding testing, reporting, or technical inquiries
• Inputs and maintains technical information as needed to support the laboratory functions/operations
• Manages multiple projects as assigned
• Maintains Laboratory Notebook
• Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Chromatography experience

Data analysis

Education

Associate Degree in Chemistry

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry

Job description

The Analyst II, Chemistry Laboratory evaluates the chemical and physical properties of various organic and inorganic substances for consumer product testing purposes. Under general supervision conducts mostly routine and moderate complex sample analysis, preparation, extraction, and digestion with and without the use of instrumentation following official methods and laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Conducts mostly routine and moderate complexity analytical studies of samples, preparation, extraction, and digestion with and without the use of instrumentation following official methods and laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and protocols
• Prepares, submits, and files reports on client sample tests, correlation tests, calibration, validation, and other projects
• Performs routine operation, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshoots laboratory instruments/equipment
• Develops and validates analytical methods, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and other operating, safety, and quality documents for method development, transfer, and validation studies
• Provides technical training, advice, and support to Analysts in data analysis
• May be involved in the investigation, preparation of the response, and in follows-up on client inquiries and complaints as needed
• May provide technical support to Marketing, Sales, Customer Service and clients regarding testing, reporting, or technical inquiries
• Inputs and maintains technical information as needed to support the laboratory functions/operations
• Manages multiple projects as assigned
• Maintains Laboratory Notebook
• Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Associate Degree in Chemistry or similar discipline
• 5+ years of laboratory experience in chromatography
• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or similar discipline
• 2+ experience in chromatography

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee wellness programs
• Wealth: Competitive pay, 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment), employee referral program, annual bonus target
• Happiness:
• Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
• Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off (vacation, sick, company holidays, floating holidays, volunteer time)