Chemist

Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

To review all test reports to ensure compliance to internal QA/QC protocols and in line with SGS SZM Policy and Objectives, the technical requirements of the ISO/IEC 17025 standard and SGS Code of integrity and professional conduct. To maintain and assist expanding the quality system so as to ensure total compliance to ISO 17025:2017. SGS High level procedures and SGS Global requirements

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Optimisation of analytical instruments.
• To implement and maintain the integrated management system to meet the requirements of the international  standards ISO/IEC 17025 and applicable local regulations in conjunction with the Senior Chemist
• Evaluate data in the quality role but shall not report opinions and interpretations
• Data evaluation and root cause determination following proficiency testing failures, customer complaints, audit findings, and improvement requests.
• Review and statistically trends Pt results
• Review quality data for trends, biases or problems.
• Coordinate and administer the improvement systems
• Manage the process of document control in the laboratory
• Provide planned quality related training and awareness as required
• Facilitate and plan management review
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• Coordinating the preparation/validation of calibration standards.
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• To liaise with supervisors and analysts on safety precautions and applicable MSDS.
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• To eliminate and mitigate unsafe conditions and report the same to management.
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• To understand and use the competence module in compliance with the training program.
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• Deputise for Senior Chemist in his/her absence.
• Monitor staff/employee attendance.
• To train analysts and sample preparers in good laboratory practices.
• Any others that may be assigned by the superior. 

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Degree or diploma in engineering science or chemistry or related discipline.
• At least two years experience working in a similar environment.
• At least two years Quality Assurance/ Quality Control experience within a Quality Manage System based on ISO 17025 :2017

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Clear understanding of the role of a Chemist.
• Interpretation of the sample preparation and analytical procedures and standards normally applied to analytical services industry.
• Interpretation of the industry safety, health and environmental management standards.
• Knowledge of procedure documentation and implementation of ISO/IEC 17025 management systems.
• Knowledge of internal and external audit requirement
• Familiarity with computer programs such as SLIMS and MS application.
• Administrative/supervisory skills.
•  Outstanding attention to detail

Additional Information

AUTHORITY:

• To prevent use of faulty equipment/instruments.
• To approve use of chemicals.
• To evaluate and appraise subordinates.
• Ensure that the laboratory accreditation under ISO 17025 is maintained
• Identify non-conformances in timeously and maintain customer satisfaction
• Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality(integrity) of services and report the   situation to higher authority to action and assist.