Calibration Chemist

SGS • Lincolnshire, IL

1d • $28 - $30

About The Position

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. Schedule, conduct and maintain calibration/qualification and preventative maintenance programs and execution of all laboratory equipment calibration and maintenance according to guidelines and procedures. Evaluate new calibration methods and procedures. Use statistics to analyze measurement standards and process. Ensure all equipment is calibrated, qualified according to SOPs Label equipment with the latest calibration/maintenance labels; Troubleshoot instrumentation issues Technical knowledge of repairs for laboratory instruments Participate in new instrument requirement determination activities. Develop instrument qualification documents including but not limited to: IQ, OQ and PQ Protocols Maintain calibration and preventative maintenance schedule. Develop and formalize calibration procedures ensuring all laboratory instruments have calibration SOPs. Perform calibration testing in accordance with these procedures. Perform preventative maintenance on analytical instruments. Monitor maintenance status of individual instruments and coordinate with external service technicians as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology or related biological science or equivalent in job experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant pharmaceutical lab experience with emphasis on instrumental methods are a must for this position.
• Ability to interpret, analyze data and draw logical conclusions required.
• Ability to troubleshoot analytical problems as needed to minimize down time.
• A willingness to review new analytical records, instrumentation and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Prior technical experience in a bio/chemistry related role would be preferred.
• Experience working in a regulated Laboratory environment or Pharmaceutical company, but also with implementation and support experience with laboratory instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, conduct and maintain calibration/qualification and preventative maintenance programs
• Execution of all laboratory equipment calibration and maintenance according to guidelines and procedures
• Evaluate new calibration methods and procedures
• Use statistics to analyze measurement standards and process
• Ensure all equipment is calibrated, qualified according to SOPs
• Label equipment with the latest calibration/maintenance labels
• Troubleshoot instrumentation issues
• Technical knowledge of repairs for laboratory instruments
• Participate in new instrument requirement determination activities
• Develop instrument qualification documents including but not limited to: IQ, OQ and PQ Protocols
• Maintain calibration and preventative maintenance schedule
• Develop and formalize calibration procedures ensuring all laboratory instruments have calibration SOPs
• Perform calibration testing in accordance with these procedures
• Perform preventative maintenance on analytical instruments
• Monitor maintenance status of individual instruments and coordinate with external service technicians as required

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees