Lab Analyst II - Dioxins / PCBs / PFAS

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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

Please note - Candidates must have professional experience with HRMS, GCMS, and / or LCMS-MS. Experience with PFAS, PCBs, and dioxins are strongly preferred.

This position is eligible for relocation assistance.

Our Wilmington, NC laboratory is looking for an experienced Lab Analyst II to join their team! The Lab Analyst II prepares and analyzes samples with accuracy and precision in accordance to SGS' analytical SOPs.

The Lab Analyst II works independently and as part of a team to meet daily production targets and ensures hold times and turnaround times are met.

The Lab Analyst II understands and applies basic analytical chemistry principles. The Lab Analyst II always follows safe laboratory practices and maintains a safe working environment.

Job Functions

• Performs analyses on routine and moderately complex samples according to SGS’ analytical SOPs using instrumentation specific to the department and analytical methodologies
• Performs routine operation, maintenance, calibration, and trouble-shoots laboratory instruments / equipment.
• May assist with the development and validation of analytical methods, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other operating, safety and quality documents for method development, transfer, and validation studies.
• Provides technical training, advice and support to Analysts in data analysis.
• May be involved in investigation, and preparation of responses to client inquiries and CARs.
• 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 where applicable.
• Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in a Chemistry or similar scientific discipline and 3-5 years of years’ relevant experience in Analytical Chemistry Laboratories (Required)
• Bachelor’s Degree in a Chemistry or similar scientific discipline and 5+ years of years’ relevant experience in Analytical Chemistry Laboratories (Preferred)
• Advanced English language skills (Required)
• Basic mathematical and reasoning skills (Required)
• Basic computer skills (Required)
• Ability to lift / carry / push and / or pull upwards of 25 lbs on a frequent basis (Required)

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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