Laboratory Team Lead
SGS North America Inc.

Job Info

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Company Description

We are SGS - the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

Summary

Evaluates the chemical and physical properties of various organic and inorganic substances for consumer product testing purposes. Independently conducts sample analysis of different complexity, preparation, extraction, and digestion with and without the use of instrumentation following official methods and laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Serves as a technical resource for Chemists. Leads the team in analytical techniques and analysis of data. Has limited responsibility for employees (trains new staff). Hand-on leader 50% or more works as Chemist.

Job Functions

• Evaluates the chemical and physical properties of various organic and inorganic substances for consumer product testing purposes.
• Independently conducts sample analysis of different complexity, preparation, extraction, and digestion with and without the use of instrumentation following official methods and laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Serves as a technical resource for Chemists.
• Leads the team in analytical techniques and analysis of data.
• Provide 'best in class' service to clients by promptly communicating issues or delays
• Training of all Laboratory personnel
• Monitor performance of lab staff and employ coaching and discipline as needed.
• Supervise and provide guidance to receiving specialists to aid in sample login and transport of clients' samples.
• Provide assistance to clients in explaining Laboratory analysis, and technical solutions where appropriate.
• Assuming responsibility of authenticity Laboratory Certificates of Analysis
• Receive orders from clients on submitted samples, follow up on job progress and reports status to clients
• Make recommendations to Regional Laboratory manager on upgrading the Laboratory
• Take an active role in local marketing efforts
• Maintain a thorough understanding of sampling techniques and sample sources.
• Perform testing and analysis, as well as other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Assure compliance with Laboratory Q.A. Manual and Safety Manual
• Understand and keep current with lab quality practices and SOPs.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Must have LNG experience

• 7+ years of experience in a regulated commercial lab environment
• 2+ years of protocol and report writing experience
• Advanced knowledge of routine & non-routine testing methods

OR

• Bachelor Degree in Chemistry and similar disciplines
• 3+ years of experience in the laboratory

Physical Demands of the Job

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

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