Quality Assurance Chemist

SGS•Port Arthur, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for monitoring, developing, training, and maintaining the laboratory quality systems and QA programs. Collaborate with local and national team members to identify deficiency and provide solutions to ensure quality standards are met.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or a related science preferred, (Required)
5+ years of experience in a regulated commercial lab environment (Required)
1+ year of protocol and report writing experience (Required)
Advanced knowledge of routine & non-routine testing methods OR Bachelor Degree in Chemistry and similar disciplines (Required)
TWIC (Required)
Knowledgeable in ASTM standards. (Required)
Must be able to work with all chemical, petrochemical and petroleum products. (Required)
Must be able to differentiate between colors accurately by sight. (Required)
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. (Required)
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. (Required)
High level of accuracy is required, with special attention to details. (Required)
Ability to work effectively under pressure, while balancing numerous projects concurrently with different deadlines. (Required)

Nice To Haves

7+ years of oil, gas and chemical industry experience in a laboratory (Preferred)
Master's degree in Chemistry or related sciences (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 and Chemists 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.
Position requires a dependable and reliable individual; whose daily presence adds to the success of the Department.
Participate in audits
Performs calibrations and troubleshoots all issues.
Assists manager(s) in corrective and preventive action requests for the laboratory.
May report results to internal and external customers on an as needed basis
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.