Chemist I, Food (HPLC)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Family leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SGS, a global leader in inspection, verification, testing and certification, seeks a laboratory analyst to perform analyses per procedures and test methods, maintain calibration and records, and report any deficiencies. The role emphasizes HPLC use and adherence to quality standards.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's in Chemistry or related field, 3+ years of lab experience, and familiarity with LIMS and Office 365; hands-on HPLC experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field required or commercial laboratory experience
• Experience with using HPLC instrument
• 3+ years of prior laboratory experience in related work
• Computer Skills: Basic use of Microsoft Office 365 Suite required, experience with LIMS system

Responsibilities

• Handles samples and performs analyses according to Operating Procedures and test methodology
• Maintains and verifies equipment
• Reports deficiencies or malfunction to the supervisor
• Maintains records of all quality activities as documented in Operating Procedures and test methods
• Identifies and records nonconformities on Corrective Action Requests.
• Regularly operates laboratory equipment such as HPLC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

HPLC

LIMS

Microsoft Office 365 Suite

Job description

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Job Description

• Handles samples and performs analyses according to Operating Procedures and test methodology
• Maintains and verifies equipment
• Reports deficiencies or malfunction to the supervisor
• Maintains records of all quality activities as documented in Operating Procedures and test methods
• Identifies and records nonconformities on Corrective Action Requests.
• Regularly operates laboratory equipment such as HPLC

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field or commercial laboratory experience
• Experience with using HPLC instrument
• 3+ years of prior laboratory experience in related work
• Computer Skills: Basic use of Microsoft Office 365 Suite required, experience with LIMS system

Additional Information

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs.
• Wealth:In addition to base pay, we offer 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment).
• Happiness:
  • Professional Growth:Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
  • Work-Life Balance:Paid-time off and family leave

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.

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