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SGSNon-Chemist/Chemist with background in Chromatography, HPLC or GC (Data Validator) - Food
SGS is hiring a Data Validator with a background in chromatography, HPLC, or GC to join its Global Business Solutions center. This full-time position focuses on…
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SGS is hiring a Data Validator with a background in chromatography, HPLC, or GC to join its Global Business Solutions center. This full-time position focuses on processing, validating, calculating, and reporting analytical data for food matrix samples within a chemical laboratory environment. The role requires performing laboratory data calculations, executing quality control checks, entering data into LIMS systems, and ensuring compliance with stringent ethical and quality benchmarks. Professionals in this…
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SGS is hiring a Data Validator with a background in chromatography, HPLC, or GC to join its Global Business Solutions center. This full-time position focuses on processing, validating, calculating, and reporting analytical data for food matrix samples within a chemical laboratory environment.
The role requires performing laboratory data calculations, executing quality control checks, entering data into LIMS systems, and ensuring compliance with stringent ethical and quality benchmarks. Professionals in this position must adhere to ISO17025 guidelines and designated company standards, while proactively communicating any operational challenges, turnaround delays, or quality control inconsistencies to management.
This opportunity is well-suited for detail-oriented individuals with a solid foundation in analytical chemistry and instrumentation. Candidates must be willing to work on-site for a duration of 2 to 6 months, after which hybrid arrangements may vary based on the specific affiliate country.
Responsibilities
- Process analytical data and validate laboratory results for food matrix samples
- Perform data calculations, integrations, and quality control checks
- Enter data into LIMS and execute other necessary management functions
- Meet established laboratory deadlines and immediately report any turnaround delays to leadership
- Ensure testing methodologies and quality procedures align with ISO17025 and company standards
- Keep relevant managers informed about operational issues, performance barriers, and training needs
Requirements
- Minimum of one year of hands-on working experience with chromatography instruments such as LC or GC
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Proficiency in prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines
- Willingness to work on-site for two to six months
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a diverse team environment
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree, with a strong preference for Chemistry
- Knowledge of Mass spectrophotometry
- Prior lab testing experience involving food matrices
- Familiarity with environmental samples
- Experience using software platforms including Chromalion, MassHunter, MultiQuant, or Analyst
Core Skills
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What are the primary duties of this role?
The position involves processing, validating, calculating, and reporting chemical lab results for food matrix samples. Duties also include quality control checks, LIMS entries, and ensuring compliance with ISO17025 standards.
What educational background and experience are required?
A Bachelor of Science degree is required, with a strong preference for Chemistry. Candidates must also have at least one year of working experience with chromatography instruments such as LC or GC.
What is the remote or on-site work policy?
The posting specifies that candidates should be amenable to working on-site for 2 to 6 months. Following that initial period, hybrid work arrangements may differ depending on the specific affiliate country.
Is salary information provided in the posting?
No, salary details are not specified in the job posting.
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