Field Technician / Junior Chemist

at  SGS

Company Description
We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.
Job Description
Join our team to enhance the specialist field sampling capabilities of the Sydney Industrial Analytical Services Group. We are looking for a dedicated professional to support the environmental, chemical, and petrochemical industries. This role requires a willingness to travel and work additional or after hours as needed.

Your key responsibilities in this role will include but are not limited to:

• Undertake practical field work of sampling and analysis as necessary, and occasional travel will be required;
• Provide technical support to client;
• Undertake developmental work under supervision in connection with new methods of analysis and instrumentation;
• Undertake audits and inspections on client site as required;
• Implement analysis protocols for new and existing service markets;
• Organize time efficiently on analytical projects to ensure deadline are met;
• Keep accurate records and prepare technical reports on work conducted.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will meet the below criteria:

• Have a tertiary qualifications in a relevant field such as Chemistry and/or
• Experience in the environmental, chemical, or petrochemical industries.
• Experience in wet chemistry, gas chromatographic, and gas measurement techniques (desirable)
• Experience in occupational health and hygiene monitoring and measurement (desirable)
• Experience with GCMS, HPLC, UV-Vis, IR, and AAS or ICP (desirable)
• Knowledge of quality management systems and NATA accreditation (desirable)
• A current driver’s license and willingness to travel and work additional or after hours is essential.

Additional Information

Your key responsibilities in this role will include but are not limited to:

• Undertake practical field work of sampling and analysis as necessary, and occasional travel will be required;
• Provide technical support to client;
• Undertake developmental work under supervision in connection with new methods of analysis and instrumentation;
• Undertake audits and inspections on client site as required;
• Implement analysis protocols for new and existing service markets;
• Organize time efficiently on analytical projects to ensure deadline are met;
• Keep accurate records and prepare technical reports on work conducted

To be successful in this role, you will meet the below criteria:

• Have a tertiary qualifications in a relevant field such as Chemistry and/or
• Experience in the environmental, chemical, or petrochemical industries.
• Experience in wet chemistry, gas chromatographic, and gas measurement techniques (desirable)
• Experience in occupational health and hygiene monitoring and measurement (desirable)
• Experience with GCMS, HPLC, UV-Vis, IR, and AAS or ICP (desirable)
• Knowledge of quality management systems and NATA accreditation (desirable)
• A current driver’s license and willingness to travel and work additional or after hours is essential