Chemical Analyst

Description

Job Summary: Perform chemical and physical laboratory analyses, ensuring quality and compliance with standards. Key Highlights: 1. Ensure the correct execution of analytical methods and determinations. 2. Handle chemical reagents and control their quality prior to use. 3. Carry out sample treatment activities and reagent preparation. **Company Description** SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. Recognized globally as the benchmark for quality and integrity, SGS employs over 93,000 people and operates a network of more than 2,600 offices and laboratories worldwide. **Job Description** Perform various laboratory analytical services related to the composition, properties, and reactions of the chemical and physical elements constituting samples. This includes implementing methodologies at all levels of complexity and being responsible for compliance with quality, safety, and environmental policies and standards. Key responsibilities include: * Ensure the correct execution of assigned analytical methods or determinations, including performing verification calculations, safeguarding results and materials under one's responsibility, and recording data within established timeframes. * Procure, ensure availability of, or prepare necessary materials, equipment, and/or accessories required for laboratory analyses; handle chemical reagents and control their quality prior to use. * Ensure and comply with all activities related to sample treatment, reagent and standard preparation, as well as result integrity according to current procedures. **Requirements** * Formal Education: Technical education at secondary or higher level in Chemistry, Laboratory Analyst, Chemical Analyst, or related fields. * Experience: Similar field or sector: 1 year in service laboratories. * Minimum Required Competencies: Proficiency in Good Laboratory Practices. Knowledge of Quality Standards. Proficiency in Classical Techniques. **Additional Information** **BENEFITS** * Birth and Christmas gifts for employees' children * Life insurance effective from date of joining the organization * Special leave entitlements * Benefits through Caja Los Andes and associated agreements