Analyst II, Chemistry Laboratory

About the role

The Analyst II, Chemistry Laboratory evaluates the chemical and physical properties of various organic and inorganic substances for consumer product testing purposes. Under general supervision, they conduct mostly routine and moderate complex sample analysis, preparation, extraction, and digestion with and without the use of instrumentation following official methods and laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Responsibilities

• Counsults and advises Analysts in data analysis
• Develops and validates analytical methods, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and other operating, safety, and quality documents for method development, transfer, and validation studies
• Performs routine operation, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshoots laboratory instruments/equipment
• Conducts mostly routine and moderate complexity analytical studies of samples, preparation, extraction, and digestion with and without the use of instrumentation following official methods and laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Prepares, submits, and files reports on client sample tests, correlation tests, calibration, validation, and other projects
• Provides technical training, advice, and support to Analysts
• May be involved in the investigation, preparation of the response, and in follows-up on client inquiries and complaints as needed
• May provide technical support to Marketing, Sales, Customer Service and clients regarding testing, reporting, or technical inquiries
• Inputs and maintains technical information as needed to support the laboratory functions/operations
• Manages multiple projects as assigned
• Maintains Laboratory Notebook
• Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or similar discipline
• 2+ years of laboratory experience in gas chromatography (GC) and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
• Master’s degree with research laboratory experience in gas chromatography (GC) and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
• Empower experience (Preferred)

Benefits

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee wellness programs
• Wealth: Competitive pay, 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment), employee referral program, annual bonus target
• Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
• Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off (vacation, sick, company holidays, floating holidays, volunteer time)

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.