Chemist

SGS • Houston, TX

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for analysis and reporting of various products such as crude oil, fuel oils, middle distillates, petroleum and petrochemicals, LPG & LNG gases, etc. This role involves hands-on laboratory analysis, understanding and adhering to laboratory safety and reporting techniques, and potentially providing guidance to Laboratory Technicians. The position requires a dependable and reliable individual who can operate equipment like the Gas Chromatograph and other laboratory instruments. The role also necessitates working a rotating schedule, including overtime and being on call, with a specific requirement for night shifts at this location.

Requirements

• Minimum of one (1) year of direct transferable experience working in a laboratory.
• Knowledgeable in ASTM standards.
• Must be able to work with all chemical, petrochemical and petroleum products.
• Must be able to differentiate between colors accurately by sight.
• 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.
• Ability to synthesize information from a variety of sources into solutions and work effectively under pressure while acting accordingly to the SGS standards of ethics and integrity.
• High level of accuracy is required, with special attention to details.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, while balancing numerous projects concurrently with different deadlines.
• Stand: Constantly
• Move or traverse: Constantly
• Use hands: Constantly
• Reach with hands and arms: Frequently
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: Occasionally
• Talk/hear: Frequently
• Taste/Smell: Occasionally
• Lift/carry/push or pull: Occasionally

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or a related science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for 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.
• Responsible for the operation of Gas Chromatograph and other Laboratory equipment.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Must be able to work a rotating schedule, to include overtime and be on call.
• This location does require working the night shift.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level