S

Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

Laboratory Analyst - Pesticides

Physical SciencesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCallao, PeruNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Technical or university-level training in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field is required.
  • Experience performing laboratory analysis using liquid chromatography and/or gas chromatography is required.
  • Basic English proficiency is required to read and interpret analytical methods and technical documentation.
  • Working knowledge of MS Office at user level is required.
  • Availability to work rotating morning and afternoon shifts is required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform pesticide analysis tests according to established procedures and methods, applying good laboratory practices and ensuring the impartiality and confidentiality of generated information.
  • Conduct analyses using liquid chromatography (LC) and gas chromatography (GC).
  • Operate instruments used for chromatographic techniques, such as LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, and GC-FID, or related equipment.
  • Verify the calibration status and operational condition of equipment used in analyses.
  • Prepare reagents, solutions, and standards required to perform tests.
  • Conduct necessary controls during analyses and participate in ensuring the validity of results.
  • Report, evaluate, and/or validate results according to established procedures.
  • Identify nonconforming results or activities and support implementation of appropriate actions.
  • Participate in updating, implementing, and validating analytical methodologies, including method execution and data recording and processing.
  • Perform basic user-level equipment maintenance according to established procedures.
  • Maintain order, cleanliness, and good laboratory practices in the laboratory.
  • Schedule and carry out activities according to priorities set by the laboratory supervisor.
  • Comply with SGS policies on Quality, Safety, Occupational Health, Environment, Integrity, and Professional Conduct.

Desired Qualifications

  • Specific experience analyzing pesticides is valued.
  • Candidates with experience in physicochemical testing or food analysis and knowledge of or exposure to chromatographic techniques will also be considered.
  • Knowledge or experience operating LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, GC-FID, mass spectrometry, or related equipment is valued.
  • Experience with basic user-level maintenance of chromatographic equipment is desirable.
  • Experience implementing, validating, and/or verifying analytical methods is desirable.
  • Knowledge of pesticide maximum residue limits (MRLs) is desirable.

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

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at Société Générale de Surveillance

See more jobs