Senior Quality Assurance Chemist – Lab Lead & Audits

SGS; Sabine Pass (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS is seeking a Senior Laboratory Chemist to monitor, develop, train, and maintain laboratory quality systems and QA programs. Collaborate with local and national teams to identify deficiencies and provide solutions to ensure quality standards are met.

Responsibilities include bench analysis, safety compliance, guiding technicians, operating GC and other equipment, audits, calibrations, and reporting results to customers as needed.

Qualifications

• ASTM standards knowledge is required.
• Must be able to work with chemical, petrochemical, and petroleum products.
• Color differentiation by sight is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for internal/external inquiries.
• Ability to synthesize information under pressure and maintain SGS ethics.
• High accuracy with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all laboratory analysis, bench work.
• Maintain current laboratory safety and reporting techniques.
• Guide Technicians and Chemists; may supervise.
• Stay current with laboratory analysis methods.
• Operate Gas Chromatograph and other lab equipment.
• Participate in audits and implement corrective actions.
• Calibrate instruments and troubleshoot issues.
• Support managers with corrective/preventive actions.
• Report results to internal/external customers as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

ASTM standards

Color vision

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Under pressure

Analytical thinking

Documentation and reporting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related science

Master’s degree in Chemistry or related sciences

7+ years of oil, gas and chemical industry laboratory experience

TWIC

Job description

SGS is seeking a Senior Laboratory Chemist to monitor, develop, train, and maintain laboratory quality systems and QA programs. Collaborate with local and national teams to identify deficiencies and provide solutions to ensure quality standards are met.

Responsibilities include bench analysis, safety compliance, guiding technicians, operating GC and other equipment, audits, calibrations, and reporting results to customers as needed.