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Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

Chemist B

Physical SciencesPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeSan Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta, ChileNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Technical-level education in Chemistry, Laboratory Analysis, Chemical Analysis, or a related career.
  • Three years of experience in service laboratories.
  • Two years of experience in a similar role in a mineral laboratory.
  • Knowledge of good laboratory practices and quality standards.
  • Experience handling techniques or methodologies for mineral analysis.
  • Interpersonal, interpretive, and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

  • Execute laboratory analysis services related to the composition, properties, and reactions of chemical and physical elements in samples, including methods of varying complexity, while complying with quality, safety, and environmental policies.
  • Ensure correct execution of assigned analytical methods, perform verification calculations, safeguard results and supplies, and record data within established timeframes.
  • Prepare and ensure availability of supplies, equipment, and accessories for laboratory analyses; handle chemical reagents and check their quality before use.
  • Report nonconformities and address contingencies affecting assigned work or the work group.
  • Provide technical support to the work group in verifying or preparing laboratory equipment, including checking standards and performing setup and teardown.
  • Perform tests with quality, safety, and environmental care, meeting the assigned workload within established timelines.
  • Carry out sample treatment and preparation of reagents and standards, and preserve the integrity of results according to current procedures.
  • Detect and report deviations during tests or equipment use, considering quality, safety, and environmental requirements.
  • Contribute to investigations of incidents and suggest solutions to prevent failures from recurring.
  • Check equipment condition and operability; perform adjustments and verifications to ensure result quality, and ensure equipment maintenance, calibration, verification, and records are maintained.
  • Maintain analytical and operational files, records, and instructions in good condition and available.
  • Protect assigned test items, ensuring traceability and clear, orderly, complete activity records.
  • Comply with hygiene and safety measures, use assigned personal protective equipment and work clothing appropriately, protect personal and peer safety, and identify and report risks and hazards.
  • Validate or report analytical results when requested by the supervisor or direct manager.
  • Assist with training new laboratory personnel when assigned.
  • Drive pickup trucks as part of the job.
  • Perform analyses using atomic spectroscopy equipment.
  • Report chemical analyses generated at the plant in a database within 24 hours, with deviation from the theoretical value not exceeding 5%.
  • Maintain order and cleanliness in assigned areas.

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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