Senior QA Chemist — Lab Quality & Compliance Leader

SGS; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS is seeking a Laboratory QA professional to monitor, develop, train, and maintain quality systems and QA programs. The role involves hands-on lab work, bench analysis, and meeting safety and reporting standards.

You will guide technicians and chemists, supervise training, operate gas chromatography equipment, and participate in audits, ensuring timely corrective and preventive actions across the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related science; required.
• 5+ years in a regulated commercial lab environment; required.
• 1+ year of protocol and report writing experience; required.
• Advanced knowledge of routine & non-routine testing methods; required.
• 7+ years of oil, gas and chemical industry experience in a laboratory (Preferred). Master’s degree in Chemistry or related sciences (Preferred). TWIC (Required).

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain the laboratory quality systems and QA programs.
• Collaborate with local and national teams to identify deficiencies and provide solutions.
• Provide guidance to Laboratory Technicians and Chemists to maintain training levels, including supervisory duties.
• Operate Gas Chromatograph and other laboratory equipment.
• Participate in audits and assist managers with corrective and preventive actions.
• Report results to internal and external customers as needed.

Skills

ASTM standards

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related science

Master’s degree in Chemistry or related sciences

Tools

Gas Chromatograph

Job description

SGS is seeking a Laboratory QA professional to monitor, develop, train, and maintain quality systems and QA programs. The role involves hands-on lab work, bench analysis, and meeting safety and reporting standards.

You will guide technicians and chemists, supervise training, operate gas chromatography equipment, and participate in audits, ensuring timely corrective and preventive actions across the department.