Jr. Chemist

Company Description

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.

Job Description

• The Junior chemist under direct supervision performs routine laboratory tests of samples, preparation, extraction, and digestion with and without the use of instrumentation following official methods and laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and protocols.
• After appropriate training independently prepare and analyze samples according to SGS analytical SOPs using instrumentation specific to the department and analytical methodologies
• Work independently and as part of a team to meet daily production targets and ensure hold times and turnaround times are met.
• Assists in preparation, submission and filing reports on client sample tests, correlation tests, calibration, validation and other projects
• Performs daily operation, maintenance, calibration, and trouble-shoots of laboratory instruments / equipment
• May assist / gets exposure to development of the analytical methods, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other operating, safety and quality documents for method development, transfer, and validation studies
• Assists with investigation, and preparation of responses to client inquiries
• Always follow safe laboratory practices and maintain a safe working environment
• Inputs and maintains technical information as needed to support the laboratory functions/operations
• Ability to execute detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to read and understand documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• Ability to follow directions to ensure the end results are accurate and completed with the required timeframe
• Maintains Laboratory Notebook
• Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required: 

• Bachelor’s and above degree in chemistry or related scientific disciplines.

• Working experience in lab setting with experience following strict safety standards, equipment, or equivalent education

• Good understanding of analytical equipment and in-process analysis including practical knowledge of chromatographic and spectroscopic method. A candidate should have experience with either gas chromatography (GC), high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), Inductively coupled plasma (ICP), ion chromatography (IC)
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, and Word) - Basic user proficiency required

Additional Information

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $25.00-$35.00 per hour. This range represents the minimum and maximum base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs.
• Wealth: In addition to base pay, we offer 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment).
• Happiness:
  • Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off and family leave

In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants.

Position anticipated to close May 4, 2026.

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, 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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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