Instrumental Analysis Intermediate Chemist - Jobs in Sidney, BC

Job Description

Company DescriptionSGS 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 95,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over2,400 offices and laboratories around the world.Job DescriptionPrimary Validation: Ensuring:

• The demonstration of instrument sensitivity, linearity, calibration verification and stability meets the required standard – sign off responsibility
• The demonstration of instrument carryover (instrument blank following calibration standard) meets the required standard – sign off responsibility
• Chromatography quality and where required GC resolution meet standard – sign off responsibility
• Spot check of laboratory worksheets for completeness and accuracy • Blanks, duplicate tests and reference spikes/CRMs meet quality specifications
• Surrogate recoveries meet method, contract and internal control specifications • Analyte responses are within calibration range
• Detection limit criteria are met
• Sample to sample carryover has not affected results • Absence of sample contamination by inspection of laboratory and instrumental blanks and replicate analysis/injection data
• Documentation of results that do not meet all QA/QC criteria – send information in e-mail to Project Manager, and Lead Chemist, along with workgroup tabulation report – recommend next steps to Project Manager and implement remedial action if required, in line with prior or revised schedule, as agreed with Project Manager.
• Routinely meet productivity expectations

Instrument Operation:

• The demonstration of instrument sensitivity, linearity, calibration verification and stability meets the required standard
• The demonstration of instrument carryover (instrument blank following calibration standard) meets the required standard
• Note any chromatographic anomalies in samples, peak shape, interference, analyst levels, shifting, and response stability.
• Chromatography quality and where required GC resolution meet standard
• Correct sample identification (run sequence = vial order) • Create and document chromatograph and acquisition methods
• Routine instrument maintenance including column work, inlet maintenance, filament replacement, source cleaning, - sign off on runlists and maintenance logs. • For LC – prepare mobile phases
• Extract archiving and disposal

Qualifications

• Education: Technical Diploma or BSc. in Chemistry or related science
• Experience: over 3 to 5 years’ experience in a laboratory setting.

Specific technical skills:

• 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.

#SGSIND1Additional InformationSGS 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.