Chemist

SGS; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS in Texas City is seeking a qualified individual for lab analysis responsibilities involving crude oil and petrochemical products. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field, along with at least one year of laboratory experience. Essential duties include guiding lab technicians, ensuring safety compliance, and operating laboratory equipment. Candidates must possess strong accuracy and communication skills. The role requires constant movement and the ability to handle various tasks under pressure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or a related science preferred.
• One year of direct transferable experience working in a laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all Laboratory analysis.
• Provide guidance to Laboratory Technicians.
• Ensure compliance with safety and reporting techniques.
• Operate Gas Chromatograph and other Laboratory equipment.

Skills

Knowledgeable in ASTM standards

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

High level of accuracy

Ability to differentiate colors accurately

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or a related science

Minimum of one year of laboratory experience

Job description

Job Description

Summary

Responsible for analysis and reporting of various products such as crude oil, fuel oils, middle distillates, petroleum and petrochemicals, LPG & LNG gases, etc.

Job Functions

• Responsible for all Laboratory analysis (hands‑on working on the Bench).
• Understand and keep current with all Laboratory safety and reporting techniques.
• Provide guidance to Laboratory Technicians to maintain proper level of training among Laboratory personnel, which can include supervisory duties.
• Understand and keep current with all Laboratory analysis methods.
• Responsible for the operation of Gas Chromatograph and other Laboratory equipment.
• Position requires a dependable and reliable individual; whose daily presence adds to the success of the Department.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or a related science preferred.
• or equivalent work experience, coupled with a minimum of one (1) year of direct transferable experience working in a laboratory.
• TWIC.

Licenses and Certifications

• N/A

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledgeable in ASTM standards.
• Must be able to work with all chemical, petrochemical and petroleum products.
• Must be able to differentiate between colors accurately by sight.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals and/or groups both within the organization.
• Ability to synthesize information from a variety of sources into solutions and work effectively under pressure while acting accordingly to the SGS standards of ethics and integrity.
• High level of accuracy is required, with special attention to details.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, while balancing numerous projects concurrently with different deadlines.

Physical Demands of the Job

• Stand: Constantly
• Move or traverse: Constantly
• Sit: Occasionally
• Use hands: Constantly
• Reach with hands and arms: Frequently
• Climb or balance: None
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: Occasionally
• Talk/hear: Frequently
• Taste/Smell: Occasionally
• Lift/carry/push or pull: Occasionally

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.