Non-Chemist/Chemist with HPLC or GC-MS experience

SGS Global Business Services Asia Inc.; Muntinlupa; On-site; PHP 335,000 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Global Business Services Asia Inc. is seeking a laboratory data processing professional to analyze Food matrix samples in a chemical lab. You will validate, calculate and report results in alignment with strict quality and ethical standards.

The role emphasizes data integrity, timely reporting, and adherence to ISO17025 and SGS lab standards, with strong emphasis on Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry experience. Excellent English communication and Excel skills are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor of Science degree, Chemistry is strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (B2 or C1).
• Strong MS Excel skills.
• Analytical instrumentation knowledge, particularly chromatography and mass spectrometry.

Responsibilities

• Performs data processing, lab calculations, QC checks, LIMS entries and data management.
• Ensures deadlines are met and notifies supervisor if turnaround times cannot be met.
• Ensures testing methodology and QC procedures follow ISO17025 and SGS standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Tools

LC/GC instruments

Mass spectrometry

MS Excel

LIMS

Job description

About the role

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.

Key responsibilities

• 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 and country certifications, inconsistencies in quality control procedures, and additional training requirements identified

About you

• 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
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English language (B2 or C1 level)
• Strong MS Excel skills
• Analytical instrumentation knowledge, particularly chromatography and mass spectrometry
• 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