Laboratory Chemist – Sample and Extract Preparation

Company Description

SGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,700 laboratories and business facilities across 119 countries, supported by a team of 99,250 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.

Our brand promise, when you need to be sure, underscores our commitment to reliability, integrity and trust — enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.

SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH0002497458, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW).

Job Description

• Sample homogenization, extraction and extract cleanup.
• Performing routine laboratory tasks in support of all analytical chemists including operation of rotovaps, soxhlets, manifolds and other laboratory equipment; solvent rinsing glassware, preparing reagents and packing chromatographic columns.
• Recording accurate and complete routine data on work-up sheets to provide a complete legal history of the samples.
• Ensuring that all instructions received are clear and accurate before commencing work by developing active listening and active learning skills.
• Become proficient within one or more of the lab groups – Sample Prep, Extraction, Cleanup, LC and Technical Group.
• Maintaining a clean lab environment to preserve the integrity of samples.
• Training and mentoring of peers in methods and standard operating procedures.
• Following SOPs and completing required training parameters.
• Apply method approved additional extract cleanup steps as required.
• Following correct methods and procedures to provide quality output and ensure SGS AXYS maintains its related accreditations and in compliance with QA protocols and policies.
• Being well organized and anticipating how they will handle their work flow, which is often sporadic and may require flexibility when equipment is not immediately available or production volumes are not consistent.
• Balancing speed with accurate, high quality work to meet production schedules.
• Responsibilities also include controlling sample integrity to ensure accuracy of analyzed routine samples, expediting information transfer to other staff/departments and maintaining lab and equipment in a clean and organized manner.
• Adhering to the expectations outlined in SGS AXYS’s Code of Ethics.
• Accountable for the Health, Safety and Environment of personnel and the enforcement of all regulations as per the Company Health and Safety Manual, and the immediate reporting of any health, safety or environmental incidents, accidents or concerns to the Manager / Supervisor and H&S department for action.
• Demonstrates good and safe work habits and enforces a clean working environment.
• Knowledge of good laboratory practices, ex. Health & Safety, working with acids and other harmful reagents.

Qualifications

• Education: Technical Diploma or BSc. in Chemistry or related science.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment to achieve common goals and objectives.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during work.
• Highly organized, self-motivated and energetic.
• Willingness to participate in flexible work schedules (including evenings and weekends).
• Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
• Candidates must be proficient in using several types of computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
• Candidates must demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills in English including grammar and composition.
• Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Works well under pressure.
• Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.

Additional Information

Salary: $20 - $22 per hour

Some benefit highlights:

• 80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision.
• Paid time off.
• RRSP Program Eligibility.

SGS Canada is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to achieving greater accessibility by providing accommodation for people with disabilities during our hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.