Chemist

About the Position

Chemist

Deer Park, TX, United States

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing, and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride, and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all Laboratory analysis (hands-on working on the Bench).
• Understand and keep current with all Laboratory safety and reporting techniques.
• Provide guidance to Laboratory Technicians to maintain the proper level of training among Laboratory personnel, which can include supervisory duties.
• Understand and keep current with all Laboratory analysis methods.
• Responsible for the operation of Gas Chromatograph and other Laboratory equipment.
• Position requires a dependable and reliable individual; whose daily presence adds to the success of the Department.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or a related science preferred (Preferred)
• Equivalent work experience, coupled with a minimum of one (1) year of direct transferable experience working in a laboratory (Required)
• Valid Driver’s License (Required)
• TWIC (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledgeable in ASTM standards (Required)
• Must be able to work with all chemical, petrochemical, and petroleum products (Required)
• Must be able to differentiate between colors accurately by sight (Required)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals and/or groups both within the organization (Required)
• Ability to synthesize information from a variety of sources into solutions and work effectively under pressure while acting accordingly to the SGS standards of ethics and integrity (Required)
• High level of accuracy is required, with special attention to details (Required)
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, while balancing numerous projects concurrently with different deadlines (Required)

Physical Demands of the Job

• Stand: Constantly
• Move or traverse: Constantly
• Sit: Occasionally
• Use hands: Constantly
• Reach with hands and arms: Frequently
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Occasionally
• Talk/hear: Frequently
• Taste/Smell: Occasionally
• Lift/carry/push or pull: Occasionally

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work with a global leader in inspection, verification, testing, and certification services
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and innovative work environment

About the Company

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such, we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.