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Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

Químico B

Physical SciencesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSan Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta, ChileNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

  • Execute laboratory analysis services related to the composition, properties, and reactions of chemical and physical elements in samples, using methods of varying complexity and complying with quality, safety, and environmental policies and standards.
  • Ensure proper execution of assigned analysis methods or determinations, perform verification calculations, safeguard results and assigned supplies, and record data within established timelines.
  • Prepare or ensure availability of supplies, equipment, and accessories needed for laboratory analyses; handle chemical reagents and check their quality before use.
  • Report nonconformities and act to address contingencies affecting own or the work group's activities.
  • Perform or provide technical support for verification or preparation of laboratory equipment, including checking standards and assembling and disassembling equipment.
  • Conduct tests with quality, safety, and environmental care, completing the assigned workload within the established timeframe.
  • Carry out all sample-treatment activities and preparation of reagents and standards, and ensure result integrity in accordance with current procedures.
  • Detect and report deviations during testing or equipment use, considering quality, safety, and environmental requirements.
  • Participate in resolving issues by contributing to investigations and suggesting solutions to prevent failures from recurring.
  • Check and ensure equipment condition and operability; perform adjustments and verifications; ensure maintenance, calibration, and verification; and safeguard equipment information.
  • Maintain files, records, analytical instructions, and operational instructions in good condition and available.
  • Protect the integrity of assigned test items by ensuring traceability and clear, orderly, and complete recording of activities in the designated documents.
  • Comply with hygiene and safety measures, use assigned personal protective equipment and work clothing appropriately, prioritize personal and peer safety, and identify and report risks and hazards.
  • Validate or report analysis results when requested by a supervisor or direct manager.
  • Assist with training new laboratory personnel when assigned.
  • Drive pickup trucks as part of the role.
  • Perform analyses using atomic spectroscopy equipment.
  • Report chemical analyses generated at the plant in a database within 24 hours and maintain deviation from theoretical values at no more than 5%.
  • Maintain order and cleanliness in work 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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