Chemist

Work under minor/non-supervision to perform routine laboratory tests of samples, preparation, extraction, and digestion with and without the use of instrumentation following official methods and laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and protocols.After appropriate training independently prepare and analyze samples according to SGS analytical SOPs using instrumentation specific to the department and analytical methodologiesWork independently and as part of a team to meet daily production targets and ensure hold times and turnaround times are met.Test to applicable standards (ASTM, CSPA, ISO, SSC, etc.) and customer-specific protocols.Assists in preparation, submission and filing reports on client sample tests, correlation tests, calibration, validation and other projectsPerforms daily operation, maintenance, calibration, and trouble-shoots of laboratory instruments / equipmentMay assist / gets exposure to development of the analytical methods, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other operating, safety and quality documents for method development, transfer, and validation studiesAssists with investigation, and preparation of responses to client inquiriesAlways follow safe laboratory practices and maintain a safe working environmentInputs and maintains technical information as needed to support the laboratory functions/operationsMaintains Laboratory NotebookAssists in calibration/verification tasks and other ISO 17025 related activities. Ensure all personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant for tasks are worn at all times.Perform daily, weekly, and monthly Quality Assurance/Quality Control checks on equipment.Adheres to internal standards, policies and proceduresOther duties as assigned