Junior Chemist in Training

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SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 50,000 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 1,100 employees and more than 30 locations from coast-to-coast. Our Canadian business is in a high-growth mode.

SGS Minerals Services is the global market leader in geochemical testing and services for the global exploration and mining industries. We are recruiting for Junior Chemists across the country but have specific needs in our Analytical Minerals Group, based in Lakefield (Peterborough), Toronto, Alberta, and Vancouver.

JUNIOR CHEMIST IN TRAINING

For this entry level position, candidates require a recent B.Sc. or Technical Degree with experience in:

• Familiarity with some of the following instrumentation: UV spectrophotometer, flame atomic absorption spectrophotometer, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, XRF
• Classical ‘wet’ chemistry methods such as: titrations (colour end-points and potentiometric end-points), gravimetric finishes, electroplating, volumetric analysis
• Knowledge of basic lab skills such as pipetting, dilutions, weighing, filtration.
• Good lab practice, i.e. strong health and safety focus, especially when working with acids and other potentially harmful reagents
• Ability to multi-task within a team environment is essential as is the ability to work shifts, a possibility

As a potential candidate, you are academically accomplished in your technical field and believe in the effectiveness of teamwork. You are intrinsically motivated to achieve superior results – not just for our clients, but for your own career development and potential within our organization. For candidates who meet these pre-requisites, SGS offers a stimulating professional environment with advancement opportunities based on merit. We also provide a competitive compensation package.

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Please include a copy of your final or most recent transcript when applying with your resume information.

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 & CERTIFICATION COMPANY