Laboratory Specialist

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 89,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world. ▪ Oversees laboratory testing done in his/her section and reviews analytical results with concerned analysts. ▪ Ensures that Lab personnel undergo and pass proficiency testing to ensure the quality of work results. ▪ Effectively manages the utilization of laboratory resources including monitoring of equipment efficiency and laboratory analyst effectiveness ▪ Performs analyses relevant to his/her section when necessary. ▪ Interprets evaluation results of his/her assigned commodity and prepares section report for management use. ▪ Ensures all materials and equipment needed for the day’s analysis are prepared and available. ▪ Ensures that the analysts observe good housekeeping practices and complies with Company Safety Manual and QMS. ▪ Performs various administrative duties such as but not limited to work distribution, staff performance monitoring including giving of feedback to ensure they meet performance standards, providing training and/or disciplining staff when necessary. ▪ Decision-making as to work assignments of direct subordinates (i.e. method of analysis, key priority assignments, admin matters) ▪ Request for cash advance / payment of division’s expenses subject to review of and approval of Laboratory Operations Manager. ▪ Recommendatory authority on the corrective action for staff misconduct involving penalties on written warning up to 5 days suspension. ▪ 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. ▪ Complies with the QHSE policies including but not limited to: o Maintains a sound understanding of QHSE management techniques and the commitment to deliver QHSE performance that meets the expectations of SGS. o Maintains a strong knowledge of and commitment to Group and Divisional QHSE Targets and Objectives by setting, monitoring and formally reporting local Targets and Objectives. o Balances production and cost control demands with QHSE needs while not allowing one to become subordinate to the other. o Ensures risk assessments are completed for all routine and non routine activities. o Ensures Safe Working Methods are in place and applied in all operations and as identified by contract. o Identifies client and project QHSE requirements and ensures these are built into the work while supporting the Group QHSE Management System. o Ensures that suppliers / contractors are apprised of relevant QHSE requirements and that any adverse QHSE impacts of their activities or products are managed and minimized. o Identifies and provides relevant QHSE training for their personnel. o Actively promotes good housekeeping and safe use of equipment. o Participates in incident investigations involving their department personnel. o Assists QHSE staff in the completion of department QHSE audits - Licensed Chemist. - Experience in water and wastewater analysis. - Knowledge of relevant analytical methods and laboratory practices. - Preferably with a Master's Degree in Chemistry or a related discipline. - Strong analytical, technical, and documentation skills.