Analyst I, Chemistry Laboratory at SGS North America Inc. in Lincolnshire, Illinois

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SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognised as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.



Job Description



The Analyst I, Chemistry Laboratory conducts routine sample analysis, preparation, extraction, and digestion with and without the use of instrumentation following official methods and laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Builds their knowledge and skills in evaluation of the chemical and physical properties of various organic and inorganic substances for consumer product testing purposes.

• Under direct supervision conducts routine analytical studies of samples, preparation, extraction, and digestion with and without the use of instrumentation following official methods and laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and protocols


• Assists in preparation, submission and filing reports on client sample tests, correlation tests, calibration, validation and other projects


• Performs routine operation, maintenance, calibration, and trouble-shoots laboratory instruments / equipment


• May assist / gets exposure to development of the analytical methods, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other operating, safety and quality documents for method development, transfer, and validation studies


• Assists with investigation, and preparation of responses to client inquiries


• Inputs and maintains technical information as needed to support the laboratory functions/operations


• Maintains Laboratory Notebook


• Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures


• Performs other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related Science discipline


• 0-2 years of relevant experience in one or more of the following areas viscosity, assay, titrations, ICP, and TLC