Company Description
As the world's leading testing, inspection, and certification company, we, SGS, provide value to society by enabling a better, safer, and more interconnected world. We sustain global standards across diverse industries, including the consumer products sector.
At SGS, we perform a broad range of food testing and analytical services at our laboratories. At SGS we provide expert food testing solutions, supporting the food production retail sector, ensuring their products meet market expectations, thereby reducing risk, improving efficiency and building consumer confidence.
At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:
- Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
- Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
- Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
- Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.
- An additional day off for your birthday
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Retailer Discounts
- Access to electric vehicle leasing scheme (subject to eligibility criteria)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay.
- Length of Service Awards
- Christmas Vouchers
- Health & Wellbeing initiatives
Job Description
- Job Title : Chemist
- Job Type: Permanent
- Hours : 37.5 hours per week
- Job Location : Cramlington
- Shift Pattern: Monday - Thursday 12pm -8pm, Sunday 8am - 4pm or Tuesday - Friday 12pm -8pm; Saturday 8am-4pm
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.
Key Accountabilities
- Analysis and preparation of laboratory samples and reagents in accordance with specified test procedures.
- Perform testing in accordance with internal quality procedures and ensure the results reported are accurate and valid.
- Upload the results of analyses into the company's reporting system and ensure the timely transfer of outcomes for reporting to customers via the Company's assured internal procedures.
- Participate in relevant internal and external proficiency schemes to ensure that reliable results are delivered to customers.
Qualifications
Essential
- Proficient with Microsoft Office software and general computer practice.
- Educated to A level (or equivalent) including Maths and English GCSE.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a laboratory.
Additional Information
APPLY NOW for full consideration, you can be sure that your application will be treated confidentially and impartially, and you will always receive an update within 10 business days.
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.