Company Description
SGS provide the world’s most comprehensive range of integrated inspection, testing, certification, and advisory services, powered by the latest technology and digital tools. Our global network of experts supports our customers by helping them to meet increasingly complex regulations and standards.
At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:
- Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
- Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.
- An additional day off for your birthday
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Retailer Discounts
- Access to electric vehicle leasing scheme (subject to eligibility criteria)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay.
- Length of Service Awards
- Christmas Vouchers
- Health & Wellbeing initiatives
Job Description
Job Title: Chemist
Job Type: 12 months temporary
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Job Location: Cramlington
Shift: Monday till Friday 08.30 am -17.00 pm
As a Chemist, you’ll be responsible for preparing samples and performing analytical procedures to provide accurate and reliable test results to clients in accordance with written and verbal instructions.
Key Accountabilities
- Analysis and preparation of laboratory samples and reagents in accordance with specified test procedures.
- Perform testing in accordance with internal quality procedures and ensure the results reported are accurate and valid.
- Upload the results of analyses into the company's reporting system and ensure the timely transfer of outcomes for reporting to customers via the Company's assured internal procedures.
- Participate in relevant internal and external proficiency schemes to ensure that reliable results are delivered to customers.
- Perform daily calibrations, routine maintenance on equipment, and balance checks as per SOP's.
- Alert the Laboratory Manager to any faults with company equipment.
- Maintain method on going competency and carry out training of test methods to other members of staff.
Qualifications
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Methodical of working within an environment requiring you to work in line with written methods and procedures.
- High focus on precision and accuracy.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office software and general computer practice.
- Educated to A level (or equivalent) including Maths and English GCSE.
Desirable
- Knowledge of standard food testing methods.
- Understanding of relevant ISO and UKAS requirement faced by a food testing laboratory.
- Experience of working in a laboratory.
- Degree (or equivalent) level qualification in a scientific field.
Additional Information
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, relgion, 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.
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