Senior Chemist

About SGS

SGS is a global leader in inspection, verification, testing, and certification services, recognized for its standards in quality and integrity. The company operates a network of over 2,700 offices and laboratories worldwide, supported by more than 96,000 employees.

The Role of Senior Chemist

SGS is seeking a Senior Chemist to join its team in Makkah, Mecca. This full-time role involves leading technical activities within the Geochemistry Laboratory, ensuring the reliability of analytical results, compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements, and efficient laboratory operations. The Senior Chemist will also support laboratory accreditation efforts and may deputize for the Laboratory Manager or Assistant Laboratory Manager as needed. The position requires 5-10 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily analytical activities in the Geochemistry Laboratory, ensuring adherence to approved methods, procedures, and standards.
• Lead the development, validation, verification, and implementation of analytical methods.
• Review analytical data, investigate non-conforming results, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Oversee the performance, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment and analytical instruments.
• Maintain the integrity of LIMS and support improvements to laboratory systems and workflows.
• Coordinate proficiency testing, inter-laboratory comparisons, and quality-control programs.
• Monitor laboratory consumables, certified reference materials (CRMs), reagents, and inventory requirements.

Quality Management and Accreditation

• Lead and support the establishment, achievement, and maintenance of ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.
• Ensure laboratory activities comply with quality management system requirements and applicable technical standards.
• Coordinate accreditation assessments, internal and external audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure technical documentation, analytical records, and quality-control data are accurate, complete, and properly maintained.

Team Leadership and Development

• Train, coach, and assess the technical competency of Chemists and other laboratory personnel.
• Provide technical guidance on analytical methods, quality issues, equipment performance, and laboratory procedures.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Deputy Laboratory Management

When delegated to deputize for laboratory management, the Senior Chemist will:

• Oversee daily operations, production planning, staffing, and workload allocation.
• Monitor production targets, turnaround times, and operational KPIs.
• Coordinate customer inquiries and represent the laboratory in meetings as required.
• Approve technical documentation within delegated authority and address operational issues, escalating significant risks to management.