Licensed Chemist or Chemical Technician - Makati

SGS; Makati; On-site; PHP 290,160 - 580,320; Full time

Job summary

SGS is seeking a Licensed Chemist or Chemical Technician for a full-time role in Makati, Philippines. The candidate will perform analyses, prepare reagents, and ensure compliance with QMS and safety policies.

Fresh graduates are welcome to apply; responsibilities include sample analysis, documentation, equipment operation, and coaching junior staff while maintaining a safe, orderly lab environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a university/college degree in BS Chemistry, BS Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering or Agrichemistry, or related sciences.
• Licensed Chemist or Chemical Technician.
• Open to fresh graduates.

Responsibilities

• Performs sampling, testing and analyses as defined in the Matrix of Laboratory Tests and in accordance with the QMS and Safety policies.
• Prepares reagents and test solutions and standardizes volumetric solutions per standard methods.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment and ensures accurate records and documentation.
• Reports and updates test results with statistical quality control considerations.
• Coaches junior lab staff on test performance and sample preparation.

Skills

Laboratory testing procedures

Quality control

Analytical thinking

Education

BS Chemistry

BS Biochemistry

Environmental Science

Chemical Engineering

Agrichemistry

Job description

Licensed Chemist or Chemical Technician - Makati

• Full-time

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We are recognised as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Primary Responsibilities

In-charge for performing analyses as defined in the Matrix of Laboratory test and Analyses and reporting test results according to the Quality Management System policies and procedures.

Specific Responsibilities

Performs sampling, testing and analyses as defined in the Matrix of Laboratory Tests, and Analyses and in accordance with the QMS and Safety Polices defined in the Safety Manual.

Performs preparation of reagents and test solutions and standardization of volumetric solutions in accordance with the standard test methods.

Participates in various proficiency / correlation programs.

Operates and maintains equipment used in performing analyses.

Reads, understands, and follows proper standard operating procedures

Analyzes and interprets standard laboratory test results including statistical quality control charts and uncertainty of measurements

Prepares and updates reports related to the analyses performed including statistical quality control charts and uncertainty of measurements for routine tests.

Signs worksheet and job instructions.

Maintains routine documentation, including worksheets, log sheet entries, sample documentations, etc. Records data precisely and accurately.

Coaches lab analysts I, lab technicians, lab aides and OJTs on the performance of test, analyses, and sample preparation.

Maintains workplace in a safe and orderly condition.

Prepares purchase request for laboratory supplies

Requests for cash advance subject to review of immediate superior and approval of Laboratory Operations Manager

Ensures compliance to the Group and national policies including but not limited to the maintenance of the Quality Management System

Operating to the highest standards of ethics, in accordance with the SGS Code of Integrity.

Complies with the Quality, Health and Safety, Environment and Energy (QHSEE) policies and supporting objectives including, but not limited to:

Demonstrates strong commitment to SGS QHSEE policies, procedures and work instructions by actively participating in meetings, projects and events, completes required training, intervenes in unsafe situations, refuses unsafe work, and complies fully with all applicable laws and regulations related to HSEE

Acts appropriately and immediately to emergency situations and assists other staff members in maintaining readiness to respond to emergencies within the workplace

Disposes or directs the disposal of waste generated as a part of daily work performed in a safe manner in compliance with the disposal regulations and requirements, and in accordance with SGS Environmental Management System requirements

Reports all incidents, including near misses and hazards, that may affect the achievement of QHSEE objectives in accordance with SGS Incident Reporting and Management requirements

Efficiently uses all equipment, including safety equipment, and company owned property in the manner intended and reports any damaged / lost equipment to immediate superior

Maintains a safe and tidy worksite according to the organization’s 5S program and guidelines

Maintains awareness of the safety and health related hazards and environmental aspects and proposes action plans to control the risks to immediate superior or QHSEE Coordinators

Actively participates in incident investigations and risk assessments as deemed necessary by SGS management

Fulfills the requirements needed in the success of the QHSEE Management System

Recognizes the potential consequences of not following the established policies, procedures, and guidelines, including not fulfilling the organization’s compliance obligations

Profile

Education: Must have at least a University or College degree in BS Chemistry, BS Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering or Agrichemistry, and other related sciences.

Licensed Chemist or Chemical Technician

Open to fresh graduates