Lab Analyst 1

SGS; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS is looking for a Laboratory Analyst for its Las Vegas, NV laboratory. This position involves preparing and analyzing samples accurately while adhering to SGS' analytical SOPs. The candidate will work within a team to meet production targets and maintain laboratory practices.

The ideal applicant will have an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or a related field, with relevant experience in Analytical Chemistry Laboratories. Duties include operation and maintenance of laboratory instruments, as well as assisting with client inquiries.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in Analytical Chemistry Laboratories or 3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to lift/carry/push and/or pull upwards of 25 lbs.
• Specific knowledge of laboratory instruments and analytical methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and analyzes samples according to SGS’ analytical SOPs.
• Performs routine operation, maintenance, calibration of laboratory instruments.
• Assists with validation and MDL studies.

Skills

Basic mathematical and reasoning skills

Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Experience with GCMS and Organics methods

Experience with LIMS

Education

Associate Degree in a Chemistry or similar scientific discipline

Bachelor’s Degree in a Chemistry or similar scientific discipline

Job description

Job Description

Our Las Vegas, NV laboratory is looking for a Laboratory Analyst to join their team! The Laboratory Analyst prepares and analyzes samples with accuracy and precision in accordance to SGS' analytical SOPs. The Laboratory Analyst works independently and as part of a team to meet daily production targets and ensure hold times and turnaround times are met. The Laboratory Analyst understands and applies basic analytical chemistry principles. The Laboratory Analyst always follows safe laboratory practices and maintains a safe working environment.

Job functions:

• After appropriate training independently prepares and analyzes samples according to SGS’ analytical SOPs using instrumentation specific to the department and analytical methodologies
• Performs routine operation, maintenance, calibration of laboratory instruments/equipment
• May assist with validation and MDL studies.
• Assists with investigation, and preparation of responses to client inquiries and CARs.
• Inputs and maintains technical information as needed to support the laboratory functions/operations.
• Maintains Laboratory Notebook where applicable.
• Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in a Chemistry or similar scientific discipline and 0-2 years of experience in Analytical Chemistry Laboratories OR 3 years of relevant experience (i.e. Sample Prep) (Required)
• Bachelor’s Degree in a Chemistry or similar scientific discipline and 1-2 years of years’ relevant experience in Analytical Chemistry Laboratories (Preferred)
• Basic mathematical and reasoning skills (Required)
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) (Required)
• Experience with GCMS and Organics methods (Preferred)
• Experience with LIMS (Preferred)
• Ability to lift/carry/push and/or pull upwards of 25 lbs on a frequent basis (Required)

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.