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Chemist I, Food ChemistrySGS • Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
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Chemist I, Food Chemistry

Chemist I, Food Chemistry

SGS • Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Job Description

Handles samples, performs analyses and reports accurate and timely data according to Laboratory Operating Procedures and test methodologies.

JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Handles samples and performs analyses according to Operating Procedures and test methodology
  • Maintains and verifies equipment
  • Reports deficiencies or malfunction to the supervisor
  • Maintains records of all quality activities as documented in Operating Procedures and test methods
  • Identifies and records nonconformities on Corrective Action Requests.

ANALYTICAL THINKING/PROBLEM SOLVING

  • Use well-defined methods and procedures as guidelines for work tasks (e.g. maintaining records, processing reports, etc.).
  • Modify or change established methods and procedures as approved by the supervisor, but stay within prescribed standards (e.g. legislative boundaries, regulatory requirements, customer specifications, etc.). Document any approved changes on tracking forms or SOP change request form.  Identify fundamental problems for major functions.
  • When there is a situation that the employee has not come across before, can read manuals/procedures and figure out what to do and collaborate with Manager/supervisor/team leader in deciding what to do.
  • Give suggestions for improving efficiency of sample flow and preparation process to decrease turnaround time.
  • Initiate re-checks when QC failures happen due to poor chromatography, sample in homogeneity, QC non-conformances, etc.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field or commercial laboratory experience Required
  • 3 or more years of relevant Lab/bench experience Required
  • Experience in Metals and Minerals analysis by ICPMS Preferred


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.

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