Chemistry Team Leader - Cramlington, United Kingdom - SGS

SGS
SGS
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Cramlington, United Kingdom

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Company Description

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We are recognised as the global benchmark for quality and integrity.

With more than 94,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world
. We provide the world's most comprehensive range of integrated inspection, testing, certification and advisory services, powered by the latest technology and digital tools.

Our global network of digital innovation centers enables our clients to understand and harness the latest trends in cybersecurity, Internet of Things and eCommerce.


Job Description:


Job Title:
Chemistry Team Leader


Job Type:
Permanent


Hours: 37.5 hours per week


Job Location:
Cramlington


Shift:
Sun , Mon-Thurs 12-8pm


Key Accountabilities

  • This role predominantly involves assisting the laboratory management in the following processes:
  • As a Chemist, you'll be responsible for preparing samples and performing analytical procedures to provide accurate and reliable test results to clients in accordance with written and verbal instructions. Data entry, approval and reporting of results to customers
  • Overseeing staffing and processes during the designated shift, ensuring the laboratory functions efficiently, and testing is performed to the highest standard and in line with documented procedures.
  • Conducting training with staff as agreed with laboratory management and as required by the business. Effective recording and documentation of all training received.
  • Overseeing daily production meetings and proactively participating in all other necessary operational or quality meetings
  • Assisting in method validation projects when required
  • Highlighting process improvements with a focus on continual improvements
  • Assisting or undertaking NCW/customer complaint/hazard investigations to ensure root causes and corrective actions are identified
  • Performing routine testing to support the operations wherever required

Qualifications:


Experience

  • Appreciation of accreditation issues and procedures
  • Good knowledge of chemistry
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate and influence staff
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and individually.
  • Good planning and organising skills.
  • Flexible attitude to working hours
  • Ability to work to a consistently high and reproducible standard
  • Minimum of BSC or equivalent experience.

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a commercial food chemistry testing laboratory
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