Non-Chemist/Chemist with background in HPLC or GC (Data Validator)

SGS; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 223,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Philippines seeks a Laboratory Data Analyst to join the Global Business Solutions center. You will process data for Food matrix samples, validate results, and ensure reporting meets ISO17025 and SGS standards.

The role requires a Chemistry degree with chromatography experience, strong Excel skills, and a detail-oriented, collaborative mindset to meet tight deadlines while maintaining data quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree, Chemistry strongly preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience with chromatography instruments (LC/GC); MS knowledge preferred.
• Lab testing experience with Food matrix preferred; Environmental samples an advantage.
• Chromalion, MassHunter, MultiQuant, Analyst software knowledge is a plus.
• Commitment to data quality and operational excellence.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong MS Excel skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to identify minor discrepancies.
• Able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines; work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Performs data processing functions, including lab data calculations and integrations.
• Validates, calculates and reports lab results to quality and ISO17025 standards.
• Ensures deadlines are met and notifies supervisor if turnaround times cannot be met.
• Keeps stakeholders informed of operational issues and quality concerns.
• Maintains quality control procedures and data integrity; participates in training as needed.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Lab data management

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Prioritization

Team player

ISO17025 awareness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Tools

Chromalion

MassHunter

MultiQuant

Analyst

Job description

Company Description

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 93,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a member of the team in our Global Business Solutions (GBS) center, conducts data processing in the analysis of Food matrix samples in chemical lab. In particular, validates, calculates and reports lab results to strict quality and ethical standards.

• Performs various data processing functions, including laboratory data calculations and integrations, quality control checks, LIMS entries, and other data management functions as required.
• Ensures lab deadlines are met and the GBS Team Coordinator (or section Lab Manager in their absence) is notified immediately if the turnaround time specified cannot be met.
• Ensures all testing methodology and quality control procedures are performed according to ISO17025 and assigned SGS lab standards where applicable.
• Keeps Affiliate Manager, GBS Supervisor and any other key Affiliate personnel informed immediately of all operational issues, including: Personnel matters affecting performance
• Failure to meet turnaround requirements
• Failure to meet ISO17025, country certifications and assigned SGS lab standards where applicabl
• Inconsistencies in quality control procedures so they may be rectified immediately
• Additional training requirements identified

Qualifications

PROFILE AND SKILLS:

• Minimum Bachelor of Science degree, Chemistry is strongly preferred.
• A minimum of one-year working experience with chromatography instruments is required (LC or GC), Mass spectrophotometry knowledge is preferred.
• Lab testing experience with Food matrix is preferred, with Environmental samples is an advantage.
• ”Chromalion” and/or ”MassHunter” and/or ”MultiQuant” and/or ”Analyst” software platforms knowledge is a plus.
• Demonstrated commitment to data quality and operational excellence
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong MS Excel skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to identify minor discrepancies.
• Strong sense of responsibility for the quality and integrity of the work assigned.
• Proficient in effectively prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently, manage time effectively.
• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate efficiently in diverse work environments.
• Hybrid work arrangement may differ depending on affiliate country, should be amenable to be onsite for 2 to 6 months.