Shift Chemist

Job Title: Shift Chemist Job Type: Permanent Hours: 45 hours per week on a shift basis Job Location: Billingham As a Shift Chemist you will be responsible for performing sampling and analysis to recognised international methods and local documented procedures. You will be required to deliver consistently high standards of analytical performance whilst ensuring the laboratory meets ISO 17025 requirements. We are offering a competitive salary, plus you’ll benefit from a 10% performance bonus, retail discount scheme, private health cover, contributory stakeholder pension scheme and life cover. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES All testing work and reporting to be carried out as instructed by Supervisor/Manager in a timely manner and in line with the requirements of the laboratory standard ISO 17025. Perform calibrations and maintain equipment in order to ensure that reported results are accurate and delivered on time in line with customer requirements. Demonstrate compliance to all test methods, procedures and quality systems as there are essential criteria for UKAS accreditation and SGS Laboratory practices, e.g. perform routine SQC analysis where required plot the data and apply the run rules, ensuring any failure of a run rule is recorded, investigated and the appropriate action taken Resolution of client enquiries in a timely and effective manner to ensure consistency of service delivery and agreed contractual obligations. Provision of reports to Laboratory Supervisor to assist in service, standards and delivery. To work in a flexible manner / shift pattern so that resources are aligned to workload, thus meeting customers needs for 24hr 365 day service whilst still maintaining a long term viable and competitive business for SGS. YOUR PROFILE Essential Must have and maintain knowledge of chemistry, international analytical standards, operational procedures analytical equipment and methods such as IP, ASTM. Experience of Oil Gas and Chemicals industry related analysis encompassing a broad spectrum of methods and analysis including all routine standard testing performed. Previous experience of working in a testing laboratory, meeting exacting process and client demands. Experience of working within a UKAS laboratory Maths and English GCSE or equivalent, grades (A to C) as a minimum. HNC / GCSE or equivalent in Chemistry or similar scientific discipline HND / A Level in chemistry Full UK driving Licence or equivalent This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89693926