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Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

Quality Manager

Validation, Compliance & Quality SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Technical or university-level education in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Analysis, Metallurgy, Sciences, or a related career.
  • At least 5 years of experience in chemical laboratories or similar functions, including at least 3 years in a position with similar responsibility.
  • Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  • Required knowledge of NCh-ISO 17025 quality standards.
  • Compatible health for laboratory work and exposure to operational risks.
  • Availability to work in the Atacama Region or Coquimbo Region.
  • A current Class B driver's license.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the operation and administration of the laboratory, ensuring proper functioning, resource availability and efficient use, and compliance with operational and strategic objectives defined by management.
  • Ensure compliance with and correct implementation of the Quality, Safety, Environment and Occupational Health management system (QHSE), including procedures, instructions, documentation and applicable laboratory regulations.
  • Participate in and lead investigations of deviations, non-conformities, complaints and incidents, coordinating the definition, implementation and monitoring of corrective actions and improvement opportunities with relevant departments.
  • Ensure compliance with laboratory requirements and management indicators, including turnaround time (TAT), budget and other applicable key performance indicators, directing operations toward productivity and quality.
  • Ensure the reliability and validity of analytical methods and laboratory results by defining required quality controls, promoting participation in proficiency testing, and evaluating methods for implementation or accreditation.
  • Review, approve and authorize laboratory-issued results reports, ensuring accuracy, integrity, reliability and compliance with established standards and requirements.
  • Administer and develop the laboratory team, participate in staff selection, and ensure personnel have the technical competencies, authorizations and knowledge required to conduct tests and operate equipment.
  • Promote a culture of safety, risk prevention and environmental care, ensuring compliance with safety and hygiene measures, proper use of personal protective equipment and work clothing, and correct laboratory waste management.
  • Manage equipment, materials and infrastructure required for laboratory operations, ensuring availability, proper use, maintenance and preservation.
  • Manage technical and operational relationships with clients and collaborate with the Commercial area, responding to requests and inquiries, communicating relevant service matters, and contributing technical input to proposals.
  • Represent the laboratory in technical meetings and committees, promoting knowledge sharing, good practices, and compliance with organizational policies, standards and guidelines.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of current ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 quality standards and requirements of competent authorities.
  • Intermediate-level English.

About the Company

Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

SGS provides testing, inspection, and certification services to help clients meet regulations, ensure quality and safety, and gain market access. It runs laboratory testing, on-site inspections, and certification against standards, often with training and consulting, across a wide range of industries. The services rely on a global network of laboratories and offices that deliver localized solutions with global expertise. What sets SGS apart is its large global footprint and its emphasis on quality, integrity, risk mitigation, and sustainability, enabling it to serve a diverse set of customers from small businesses to multinationals. The company's goal is to help customers comply with regulations, improve product quality and safety, reduce risk, and boost productivity across markets.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Founded
1878

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