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Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

Junior Data Validator

Physical SciencesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBogotá, Bogota, ColombiaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum Bachelor's degree in Science is required; Chemistry or other related science coursework is preferred.
  • Intermediate-advanced English proficiency at B2 or C1 level is required, including strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • At least one year of laboratory experience is required, including at least six months of operational experience with HPLC, GC, and/or GC-MS, together with formal training.
  • Demonstrated experience with data quality and operational excellence is required.
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills are required.
  • Knowledge of analytical instrumentation, particularly chromatography and mass spectrometry, is required.
  • The role requires self-motivation, integrity, technical knowledge, teamwork and cooperation, organization and efficiency, and accountability.

Responsibilities

  • Comply with the SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.
  • Expand gas chromatography data-calculation processes in close collaboration with daytime GC analysts to support daytime data processing, using GC software including Agilent MSD ChemStation, Agilent MassHunter, and Agilent OpenLab.
  • Perform laboratory data-processing functions, including calculations, data integrations, quality control, LIMS entries, and other data-management tasks as needed.
  • Ensure laboratory deadlines are met and immediately notify the GBS team coordinator, or the section laboratory manager in their absence, if a specified turnaround time cannot be met.
  • Ensure testing methodologies and quality-control procedures are carried out in accordance with SGS ISO 17025 laboratory standards and assigned requirements, where applicable.
  • Immediately inform the Affiliate Manager, GBS Supervisor, and other key Affiliate personnel of operational issues, including staffing issues affecting performance; missed turnaround requirements; failures to meet ISO 17025, country certification, or assigned SGS laboratory standards; quality-control procedure inconsistencies; and additional training needs.
  • Adopt and support operational improvement activities communicated by the GBS team leader, focused on quality, efficiency, accreditation, communication, and technical improvement.
  • Maintain practical knowledge of all analytical procedures required in the section.
  • Identify efficiency gains by staying current with new technologies and reviewing existing procedures.
  • Respond to technical inquiries.
  • Complete other related duties assigned in support of departmental objectives or personal or professional training, education, or development, as scheduled by the immediate supervisor.
  • Keep the GBS work area clean and presentable.
  • Remain familiar with SGS quality-control procedures.
  • Comply with SGS QHSE and Human Resources policies and procedures.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous experience with LIMS and ChemStation or MassHunter software is valued.

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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