Lab Analyst 1

SGS • Vancouver, WA

11d • $22 - $25

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 98,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Prepare and analyze samples according to SGS’ analytical SOPs using instrumentation specific to the department and analytical methodologies. Perform analytical measurements that are both accurate and precise. Work independently and as part of a team to meet daily production targets and ensure hold times and turnaround times are met. Understand and apply basic analytical chemistry principles. Make standards and reagents as required and document work appropriately. Use and update LIMS to track and manage workload. Follow safe practices and maintain a safe working environment. Work with the Senior Analysist to manage workload. Apply technical judgment to determine potential problems for samples. Calibrate instrumentation Process and report analytical results. Update and load work into LIMS. Use LIMS for appropriate background information. Use technical judgment to determine the appropriate analytical approach for various sample matrices. Appropriately use lab applications. Track instrument quality control. Appropriately follow safety, operational integrity and quality control requirements for the work that is done.

Requirements

• BS degree with relevant lab classes or equivalent experience - Required

Nice To Haves

• Environmental laboratory experience - Preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze samples according to SGS’ analytical SOPs using instrumentation specific to the department and analytical methodologies.
• Perform analytical measurements that are both accurate and precise.
• Work independently and as part of a team to meet daily production targets and ensure hold times and turnaround times are met.
• Understand and apply basic analytical chemistry principles.
• Make standards and reagents as required and document work appropriately.
• Use and update LIMS to track and manage workload.
• Follow safe practices and maintain a safe working environment.
• Work with the Senior Analysist to manage workload.
• Apply technical judgment to determine potential problems for samples.
• Calibrate instrumentation
• Process and report analytical results.
• Update and load work into LIMS.
• Use LIMS for appropriate background information.
• Use technical judgment to determine the appropriate analytical approach for various sample matrices.
• Appropriately use lab applications.
• Track instrument quality control.
• Appropriately follow safety, operational integrity and quality control requirements for the work that is done.

Benefits

• Participation in the Company’s benefit programs coincident or following the first of the month in which you are hired.
• Immediate eligibility to participate in the Company’s 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid vacation
• Four (4) floating holidays annually
• Seven (7) company observed holidays paid
• Sick time accrual

What This Job Offers

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