Chemist

As a Chemist at SGS, you will follow laboratory procedures, design and operate equipment, and ensure a clean working environment. You will also provide guidance to junior laboratory personnel and assume shift-leading responsibilities. A post-secondary education in a Science related program and 1 year of experience in geochemical analysis are required.

Requirements

• Follow laboratory procedures as per written instructions.
• Uses an applied approach in performing moderate/complex technological functions within various laboratory operations.
• Designs, develops, tests, installs and operates equipment and systems.
• Log client samples into the LIMS system and prepare sample labels.
• Interprets and evaluates all results.
• Maintain and record equipment calibrations.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment and carry out routine and non-routine equipment maintenance.
• Calibration and set up of equipment prior to analysis.
• Maintains a clean working environment.
• Provide guidance to more junior laboratory personnel and assume shift-leading responsibilities.
• Follows all company health, safety and environmental policies.
• May be asked to work in other areas of the Geochemistry department when needed.
• May be assigned and coordinate special or ad hoc projects as needed.
• Accountable for the Health, Safety and Environment of personnel and the enforcement of all regulations as per the Company Health and Safety Manual, and the immediate reporting of any health, safety or environmental incidents, accidents or concerns to the Manager/Supervisor and H&S department for action.
• Demonstrates good and safe work habits and enforces a clean working environment.
• Knowledge of good laboratory practices, ex. Health & Safety, working with acids and other harmful reagents.

Benefits

• Life insurance
• Health insurance
• Employee assistance program