Laboratory specialistSGS

Company Description
SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized 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
Primary Responsibilities
Responsible for assisting the Junior Operation Executive in overseeing daily technical laboratory operations and technical resources needed in ensuring the production of accurate and timely test results in accordance with the management system and applicable international standards
Specific Responsibilities
Officer-in Charge in the absence of LAIII laboratory JOE
Assists the laboratory manager in ensuring efficient and systematic workflow of laboratory operations, staff work performance, compliance with the customer requirements, established standard and system procedures conformance with established quality objectives and plans in the absence of Junior Operation Executive (JOE).
Responsible for sample receipt, SLIMS sample registration and sample retention, properly and correctly registered in the SLIMS.
Performs order review and acknowledgement accurately on a timely manner.
Attends to customer's queries and/or job requests relating to laboratory.
Assists the JOE in ensuring efficient operations and systematic workflow to meet job deadlines based on customer's turnaround time and job priority in order to avoid work backlog and delays.
Performs various administrative duties that include, but are not limited to, training/coaching analysts, assigning/delegating work, and monitoring lab analysts' compliance with standard test methods, established company policies, quality procedures and work instructions.
Coordinates and discusses details of customer's instructions/requirements when designated by the JOE
Ensures correct and accurate reporting of test results and timely transmit of test reports/certificates.
Conducts troubleshooting of technical-related problems and suggests alternative solutions.
Prepares reagents and solutions and performs standardization in accordance with standard test methods.
Perform sample preparation and analyses involving good housekeeping
Ensures that all equipment being used in the laboratory are within its calibration/verification period and in good working conditions.
Operates, maintains, calibrates and/or verifies equipment being used for analysis
Participates in correlation program or proficiency test.
Monitor and report supply of laboratory glassware, chemicals, certified reference materials, equipment accessories and consumables & other laboratory needs/supplies for smooth laboratory operations.
Assists the JOE in addressing raised SIRs (Service Improvement Request)/ CARs (Corrective Action Request) and ensuring efficient service quality investigation, timely and effective corrective/preventive actions.
Checks and signs test report sheets and certificate of analysis.
Signs service proposals, test reports/certificates and cost of analysis in the absence of the Laboratory Manager and JOE
Recommendatory authority in allocating work assignments of laboratory analysts I &II with the approval of JOE or laboratory manager.
Perform work assignments in any laboratory areas when needed to meet operation commitments
Ensures compliance to the Group and national policies including but not limited to the maintenance of the Quality Management System
Operating to the highest standards of ethics, in accordance with the SGS Code of Integrity.
Performs other related duties as may be assigned either in support of departmental goals or for his/her personal or professional training, education or development as programmed by his/her immediate superior.
Complies with the Quality, Health and Safety, Environment and Energy (QHSEE) policies and supporting objectives including, but not limited to:
Demonstrates strong commitment to SGS QHSEE policies, procedures and work instructions by actively participating in meetings, projects and events, completes required training, intervenes in unsafe situations, refuses unsafe work, and complies fully with all applicable laws and regulations related to HSEE
Responds appropriately and immediately to emergency situations and assists other staff members in maintaining readiness to respond to emergencies within the workplace
Disposes or directs the disposal of waste generated as a part of daily work performed in a safe manner and in compliance with the disposal regulations and requirements, and in accordance with SGS Environmental Management System requirements
Reports all incidents, including near misses and hazards, that may affect the achievement of QHSEE objectives in accordance with SGS Incident Reporting and Management requirements
Efficiently uses all equipment, including safety equipment, and company owned property in the manner intended and reports any damaged / lost equipment to immediate superior
Maintains a safe and tidy worksite according to the organization's 5S program and guidelines
Maintains awareness of the safety and health related hazards and environmental aspects and proposes action plans to control the risks to immediate superior or QHSEE Coordinators
Actively participates in incident investigations and risk assessments as deemed necessary by SGS management
Fulfills the requirements needed in the success of the QHSEE Management System
Recognizes the potential consequences of not following the established policies, procedures, and guidelines, including not fulfilling the organization's compliance obligations
Qualifications
Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, with professional license
Minimum of two (2) years laboratory related working experience in petroleum industry.
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Job Location
SGS

Philippines
Permanent
Full-time