Senior Chemist / Chemist (Environmental)

SGS Hong Kong Limited; Fanling; On-site; HKD 357,000 - 580,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5-day Work Week

Double Pay and Performance Bonus

Dental and Medical Benefits

Accident Insurance and Life Insurance

Paid Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave,

Marriage Leave

On-the-Job Training

Education and Training Subsidies

Free Shuttle Service

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Staff Activities

Job summary

SGS Hong Kong Limited is seeking a senior laboratory leader to plan, supervise, and develop the team to ensure testing activities comply with SOPs, HOKLAS and ISO/IEC 17025. You will oversee workload, provide training, review data for accuracy, and support method development and continuous improvement.

The role involves handling customer inquiries on testing capabilities, maintaining the quality management system, and upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science or related field.
• Strong leadership and team-management experience (7+ years).
• Knowledge of laboratory operations, quality systems and accreditation requirements.
• Fluency in English and Chinese including Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise laboratory personnel to ensure testing activities meet SOPs, HOKLAS and ISO/IEC 17025.
• Plan, prioritize and allocate workload to optimize resources and meet turnaround times.
• Provide training, coaching and technical guidance to staff for competency development.
• Review data, investigate issues and ensure accuracy and reliability of results.
• Support method development, validation, verification and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical support on customer enquiries regarding testing requirements and capabilities.
• Maintain the laboratory quality management system and regulatory compliance.
• Promote a safety culture and ensure adherence to HSE standards and procedures.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Independent worker

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry/Environmental Science or related

Job description

Lead and supervise laboratory personnel to ensure testing activities are conducted in compliance with SOPs, HOKLAS, and ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.

Plan, prioritize, and allocate laboratory workload to optimize resource utilization and meet turnaround time commitments.

Provide training, coaching, and technical guidance to laboratory staff, ensuring competency development and continuous performance improvement.

Review and evaluate testing data, investigate technical issues, and ensure the accuracy, validity, and reliability of test results.

Support method development, validation, verification, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance laboratory capabilities and efficiency.

Provide technical support on customer enquiries, including testing requirements, methodologies, laboratory capabilities, and service feasibility.

Assist in maintaining the laboratory quality management system and ensuring compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements.

Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with HSE standards and laboratory safety procedures.

Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree or above in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.

Minimum 7 years of relevant laboratory experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or team leadership role.

Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Solid knowledge of laboratory operations, quality systems, and accreditation requirements.

Current or former HOKLAS Approved Signatory in environmental chemical testing is highly preferred.

Self-motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Good command of English and Chinese including Mandarin.

Candidates with less experience will be considered as Chemist.

• 5-day Work Week
• Double Pay and Performance Bonus
• Dental and Medical Benefits
• Accident Insurance and Life Insurance
• Paid Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, and Marriage Leave
• On-the-Job Training
• Education and Training Subsidies
• Free Shuttle Service
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Staff Activities

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and sustainability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence.

SGS, founded in 1878 and listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange since 1981, has a legacy of over 145 years of service excellence.