




**Company Description** SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. Recognized globally as the benchmark for quality and integrity, we have more than 93,000 employees and a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories worldwide. **Job Description** Perform various laboratory analysis services related to the composition, properties and reactions of the chemical and physical elements comprising the samples. This includes applying methodologies at all levels of complexity and being responsible for compliance with quality, health and safety, and environmental policies and standards. Key responsibilities include: * Ensuring 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. * Procuring, ensuring availability of, or preparing necessary supplies, equipment and/or accessories for laboratory analyses, handling chemical reagents and controlling their quality prior to use. * Ensuring and complying with all activities related to sample handling, preparation of reagents and standards, as well as maintaining 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 industry: 1 year in service laboratories performing analytical techniques such as ICP OES and/or ICP MS. * Minimum required competencies: Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). Knowledge of Quality Standards. Proficiency in ISO/IEC 17025. Proficiency in ICP OES and/or ICP MS. **Additional Information** **BENEFITS** * Birth and Christmas gifts for employees’ children * Life insurance from date of joining the organization * Special leave entitlements * Benefits through Caja Los Andes and associated agreements


