Chemist

SGS•North Sioux City, SD

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Handles samples, performs analyses and reports accurate and timely data according to Laboratory Operating Procedures and test methodologies. The work requires analyzing, troubleshooting and adaptation of existing procedures to achieve the desired results. It also requires the development of action plans for problems or issues having broad implications and/or major projects affecting other related organization activities. A thorough understanding of critical control points of the method and possible cross contaminations is necessary, as well as understanding the principles of the method and how different steps in the process can have an impact on final results. The role requires maintaining expected turnaround time despite seasonal sample volume fluctuations. Business depends on providing quality results with timely turnaround, at a reasonable marketplace cost. Providing this requires efficient and thorough lab technicians, willing to work until the daily volumes are analyzed. The employee must use well-defined methods and procedures as guidelines for work tasks (e.g. maintaining records, processing reports, etc.). They must apply appropriate test methods to unconventional samples to obtain meaningful results. When faced with an unfamiliar situation, the employee can read manuals/procedures and figure out what to do, and collaborate with manager/supervisor/team leader in deciding what to do. Modifications or changes to established methods and procedures that are not significant can be made only after supervisor approval, but must stay within prescribed standards (e.g. legislative boundaries, regulatory requirements, customer specifications, etc.). Deviations must be documented. Re-checks should be initiated when QC failures happen due to poor chromatography, sample in homogeneity, QC non-conformances, etc.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field or commercial laboratory experience
3+ years of prior laboratory experience in related work
English language skills
Basic mathematical skills
Basic reasoning skills/abilities
Basic computer skills: Basic use of Microsoft Office 365 Suite required, experience with LIMS system

Nice To Haves

Experience with LIMS system

Responsibilities

Handles samples and performs analyses according to Operating Procedures and test methodology.
Maintains and verifies equipment.
Reports deficiencies or malfunction to the supervisor.
Maintains records of all quality activities as documented in Operating Procedures and test methods.
Identifies and records nonconformities on Corrective Action Requests.
Manages and coordinates multiple projects in a fast paced, highly professional environment.