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SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With 56,000 employees, SGS operates a network of more than 1,000 offices and laboratories around the world. In Canada, we presently have a staff of over 1,000 employees and more than 30 locations from coast-to-coast. We have the following openings based out of our offices in Toronto, Vancouver & Lakefield (Peterborough), Ontario.
Our Offer
Reporting to a Senior Chemist or Lab Manager, the Chemist is accountable for performing or supervising a variety of routine and non-routine technical or analytical tasks by applying standard procedures to complete testwork programs. They may be called upon to act in a supervisory role. He/she ensures that work meets established quality standards and Company procedures. The incumbent has responsibility for health & safety, environment, productivity, and quality priorities, ensuring that all of these issues are addressed and optimized. The Chemist works under minimum and/or general supervision.
Specific Accountabilities
- Candidates must have experience in any, and preferably all, of the following technical areas: X-ray, AAS, Fire Assay, ICP-OES, wet chemistry
- Classical ‘wet’ chemistry methods: titrations (color end-points and potentiometric end-points), gravimetric finishes, electroplating, volumetric analysis
- Basic lab skills a must: pipetting, dilutions, weighing on a balance, filtration
- Maintains production and quality targets. Is familiar with standard operating procedures.
- Maintains a clean working environment.
- Performs procedures within well defined practices and interprets results.
- Complies routine test data and approves data within Quality System procedures.
- Responsible for data handling and reporting and updating lab methods.
- Ensures routine and non-routine equipment maintenance duties are carried out and completed as scheduled.
- Organizes workload to maximize output.
- Responsible for the training of junior and/or new personnel and ensures standard operating procedures are provided and followed. Documentation of training may be required.
- Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices, i.e. health and safety, working with acids and other potentially harmful reagents
- Ability to multi-task within a team environment is essential
- Ability to work shifts is a must, including: 24/7 coverage, with 8, 10 or 12 hour shifts a possibility.
Experience and Educational Requirements
- Must be self-motivated, able to multi-task and possesses good verbal and written communication skills. Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry with relevant experience (at least 5 years), in a commercial laboratory environment is required.
- Incumbents must be computer literate, and have a working knowledge of business software and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
Additional Information
For candidates who meet these pre-requisites, SGS offers a stimulating professional environment with advancement opportunities and a competitive compensation package.
To apply for this position, please click on the link below.
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Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
SGS is the World’s Leading Inspection, Testing, Verification and Certification Company
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