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Company Description
As a global leader in sustainability, quality, and integrity, our 99,600-strong workforce across 2,600 offices and labs is dedicated to fostering a safer, more connected world. Our services impact every facet of daily life, enhancing the safety of food, consumer products, transport, and healthcare, to advancing nuclear industry testing. Your role is crucial in providing safer products, superior services, and maintaining societal connectivity.
SGS values your hard work and commitment. As a member of our team, you'll enjoy benefits such as performance bonuses, private healthcare, a robust pension plan with life insurance, and increasing annual leave with service. Additional perks include a day off on your birthday, gym and retail discounts, an electric car lease program, extended parental leave, service recognition, Christmas vouchers, and wellness programs.
Job Description
- Job Title: Chemist
- Hours: Annualised hours contract- Average 48 hours per week- rotating shift pattern, including nights and weekends
- Job Location: Avonmouth
- Industry: Oil and Gas
We are seeking a dedicated Chemist to join our team. This role plays a vital part in our operations, performing critical laboratory testing to support the oil and gas industry. Working in a fast-paced environment, you will ensure the accuracy, reliability, and timely delivery of results for our clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct routine and specialised testing on oil, gas, and related products in accordance with industry standards.
- Interpret and validate test results, ensuring accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment to support testing activities.
- Collaborate with the wider laboratory team to ensure smooth operations and meet tight deadlines.
- Maintain clear and accurate documentation of all testing activities.
Qualifications
- A degree in Chemistry or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Previous laboratory experience, preferably within the oil and gas sector, is beneficial but not essential.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to work on a rotating shift pattern, including nights and weekends.
Additional Information
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.
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