Chemist III

About the role

Responsible for analysis and reporting of various products such as crude oil, fuel oils, middle distillates, petroleum and petrochemicals, LPG & LNG gases, etc.

Responsibilities

• Perform all Laboratory analysis (hands-on working on the Bench).
• Understand and keep current with all Laboratory safety and reporting techniques.
• Provide guidance to Laboratory Technicians to maintain proper level of training among Laboratory personnel, which can include supervisory duties.
• Understand and keep current with all Laboratory analysis methods.
• Operate Gas Chromatograph and other Laboratory equipment.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Position requires a dependable and reliable individual whose daily presence adds to the success of the Department.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Chemistry or related sciences preferred, or Bachelor Degree in Chemistry and similar disciplines (Required).
• 5+ years of experience in a regulated commercial lab environment (Required for Master's degree holders).
• 7+ years of experience in laboratory (Required for Bachelor degree holders).
• 1+ year of protocol and report writing experience (Required).

Skills

• Knowledgeable in ASTM standards (Required).
• Able to work with all chemical, petrochemical and petroleum products (Required).
• Able to differentiate between colors accurately by sight (Required).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals and/or groups both within the organization (Required).
• Ability to synthesize information from a variety of sources into solutions and work effectively under pressure while adhering to SGS standards of ethics and integrity (Required).
• High level of accuracy is required, with special attention to details (Required).
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, balancing numerous projects concurrently with different deadlines (Required).

Physical Demands

• Stand: Constantly
• Move or traverse: Constantly
• Sit: Occasionally
• Use hands: Constantly
• Reach with hands and arms: Frequently
• Climb or balance: None
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: Occasionally
• Talk/hear: Frequently
• Taste/Smell: Occasionally
• Lift/carry/push or pull: Occasionally