Laboratory Analyst

About the Position

We are seeking a Laboratory Analyst for our Gas Chromatography lab in Rathnew, Ireland. Join our team to work with GC testing methods and develop SGS GAS procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and provide guidance and role modeling for Junior staff.
• Focus on customer requirements and prioritize workload in the GC lab.
• Run the operation meeting for gas testing and instrumentation reports.
• Role model clean as you go policy in the GC laboratory and act as the area owner.
• Perform a variety of routine sample testing to quantitatively measure gas quality in a variety of products and for different applications.
• Execute validated analytical methods with minimal supervision.
• Analyze, compile, and format results of testing into clear reports for lab and field-testing work in a timely manner.
• Prepare GCs for testing and complete system suitability testing.
• Assist in development and validation of new basic and complex analysis for GC-TCD/FID/MS/SCD/DID/ECD under supervision.
• Problem-solve basic and complex GC technical issues and utilize internal and external expertise to identify and address problems with the minimum impact.
• Report issues to the quality department and take part in the relevant investigations.
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), ISO17025 requirements, and all internal processes.
• Participate in internal and external laboratory audits under the direction of the SGS-GAS quality manager.
• Be willing and able to work as a team member to ensure continuous improvement relative to laboratory functions.
• Adhere to all safety protocols.
• Be available for occasional weekend work (short shifts – 2 to 4 hours).
• On rare occasions travel to customer sites to complete testing and/or technical meetings and reviews.
• Complete project work within the SGS laboratory network and SGS customers – potentially on another site for a defined duration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in science. With 2 years minimum experience in analytical chemistry & Gas Chromatography techniques.
• Lead by example in promoting a Health & Safety culture.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Analytical decision maker.
• Be dependable and reliable and able to work in a process-driven environment.
• To be organized, self-motivated, and able to prioritize and manage conflicting needs of the business.
• High level of computer literacy.
• You should be a strong communicator and have the ability to negotiate both internally and externally with contractors, customers, and colleagues.

We Offer

• Compensation: €35000-52000 pa
• Job Type: Permanent
• Location: Unit 1C N11 South Point Business Park, Charvey Lane, Rathnew, Ireland
• Hours: 39 hours p/w

About the Company

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality, and integrity. Our 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer, and more interconnected world.