SGS

Calibration Chemist

SGS  •  $28 - $30/hr  •  Lincolnshire, IL (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer, and more interconnected world.

  • Schedule, conduct and maintain calibration/qualification and preventative maintenance programs and execution of all laboratory equipment calibration and maintenance according to guidelines and procedures. Evaluate new calibration methods and procedures. Use statistics to analyze measurement standards and process.
  • Ensure all equipment is calibrated, qualified according to SOPs
  • Label equipment with the latest calibration/maintenance labels;
  • Troubleshoot instrumentation issues
  • Technical knowledge of repairs for laboratory instruments
  • Participate in new instrument requirement determination activities.
  • Develop instrument qualification documents including but not limited to:
  • IQ, OQ and PQ Protocols
  • Maintain calibration and preventative maintenance schedule.
  • Develop and formalize calibration procedures ensuring all laboratory instruments have calibration SOPs.
  • Perform calibration testing in accordance with these procedures.
  • Perform preventative maintenance on analytical instruments.
  • Monitor maintenance status of individual instruments and coordinate with external service technicians as required.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology or related biological science or equivalent in job experience.
  • Minimum of 4 years of relevant pharmaceutical lab experience with emphasis on instrumental methods are a must for this position.
  • Prior technical experience in a bio/chemistry related role would be preferred.
  • Experience working in a regulated Laboratory environment or Pharmaceutical company, but also with implementation and support experience with laboratory instrumentation.
  • Ability to interpret, analyze data and draw logical conclusions required.
  • Ability to troubleshoot analytical problems as needed to minimize down time.
  • A willingness to review new analytical records, instrumentation and procedures.

Additional Information

Salary: $28.00 - $30.00/Hour

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

  • Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee wellness programs
  • Wealth: Competitive pay, 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment), employee referral program, annual bonus target
  • Happiness:
    • Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
    • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off (vacation, sick, company holidays, floating holidays, volunteer time)

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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About SGS

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.

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Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Baar, CH
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
sgs.com
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