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SGSLaboratory Data Validator II (Laboratory experience with LC-MS/GC-MS required)
SGS is seeking a Laboratory Data Validator II to join the team at their Global Business Solutions center. This full-time, on-site role focuses on processing, validating,…
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SGS is seeking a Laboratory Data Validator II to join the team at their Global Business Solutions center. This full-time, on-site role focuses on processing, validating, calculating, and reporting analytical data for various sample matrices such as water, plastics, food, textiles, and cosmetics. The ideal candidate will follow strict quality and ethical standards while ensuring that all operational deadlines are met. Key duties involve handling laboratory data and quality assurance…
Job Description
SGS is seeking a Laboratory Data Validator II to join the team at their Global Business Solutions center. This full-time, on-site role focuses on processing, validating, calculating, and reporting analytical data for various sample matrices such as water, plastics, food, textiles, and cosmetics. The ideal candidate will follow strict quality and ethical standards while ensuring that all operational deadlines are met.
Key duties involve handling laboratory data and quality assurance calculations, performing peer reviews to minimize errors, entering data into LIMS, and mentoring junior team members. The position requires adherence to ISO17025 standards and internal company guidelines, alongside maintaining clear communication with supervisors regarding turnaround times, quality control inconsistencies, and operational issues. Candidates must also maintain a clean workspace and participate in regular team discussions.
Responsibilities
- Process laboratory data, QA calculations, and integrations for various sample matrices
- Conduct peer reviews to reduce errors and perform quality control checks
- Enter information into LIMS and manage related data tasks
- Train and provide constructive feedback to Data Validator I staff members
- Monitor adherence to turnaround times and immediately notify leadership of delays
- Ensure testing methodologies follow ISO17025 and assigned company standards
- Report operational issues, personnel matters, and quality inconsistencies to management
- Comply with corporate integrity, QHSE, and human resources policies
- Maintain a clean and presentable workspace
- Take part in scheduled weekly or monthly meetings with staff, affiliates, and supervisors
Requirements
- Minimum of three years of working experience with chromatography and mass spectrometry instruments including LC-MS and GC-MS
- Laboratory testing experience handling at least two or three sample matrices such as non-food products
- Familiarity with software platforms including MassHunter, MultiQuant, and Analyst
- Strong proficiency in MS Excel
- Demonstrated attention to detail for identifying minor discrepancies
Qualifications
- Master of Science degree in Analytical Chemistry strongly preferred, or a Bachelor of Science with a minimum of three years of relevant experience
- Prior experience with complex injection techniques such as headspace gas chromatography
- Exposure to Python, artificial intelligence programming, and data science
- Initial experience working with SAP
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What education is required for the Laboratory Data Validator II position?
A Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry is strongly preferred, though a Bachelor of Science is accepted if the candidate has a minimum of three years of working experience.
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