Total 1 chemist job vacancies in Education / Training category in The Philippines

Reporting Line

Laboratory Operations Manager dotted line to Research and Development Manager

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading research efforts, working closely with teams of scientists, and other professionals to achieve research goals. The Research and Development Specialist will be expected to have an excellent knowledge of our organization’s products or services and a strong understanding of our customers’ needs and be responsible for ensuring that the organization meets regulatory requirements for conducting trials or product testing.
• Responsible in performing analyses as defined in the Matrix of Laboratory test and Analyses and reporting test results according to the Quality Management System policies and procedures.

Specific Responsibilities   

• Develop new technologies or processes based on industry market trends.
• Represent the organization as part of the technical working group on laboratory testing and emerging trends and regulation committee in relevant industry associations and regulating bodies.
• Conduct research and development activities to support the company’s strategic objectives and develop them into new technologies or processes based on industry market trends and customer needs..
• Work closely with other departments to ensure that the company’s products and services are aligned with the latest industry trends and regulations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the industry.
• Provide technical support to other departments as required.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest industry trends and regulations.
• Develop a comprehensive plan, including what experiments will be conducted, how many subjects will be involved in the trial, and an outline of the tests to be used.
• Conduct research tests and experiments to gather data on a particular project or product.
• Analyze the data produced by the experiment and make any necessary adjustments to the study’s design or results.
• Create reports detailing test results and any conclusions drawn from those results.
• Prepare reports for internal use within the company or agency, as well as for publication in scientific journals, trade publications, or technical manuals.
• Review new procedures when designated by the supervisor.
• Coordinates with clients/affiliates on matters related to test requests when designated by the supervisor
• Performs sampling, testing and analyses as defined in the Matrix of Laboratory Tests and Analyses and in accordance with the QMS and Safety Policies defined in the Safety Manual.
• Participates in various proficiency / correlation programs.
• Conducts method validation and verification of existing and new laboratory testing capabilities.
• Provides input on method improvement. Innovate testing method to reduce turnaround time and save costs.
• Develops analytical methods not traditionally done in the laboratory based on customer’s needs.
• Conducts training/awareness session for internal staff and clients.
• Ensures that work area and assigned laboratory equipment are clean, safe and secured in accordance with company safety manual and QMS.
• Prepares purchase request for laboratory supplies related to R&D activities.
• 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 Quality, Health and Safety, Environment and Energy (QHSEE) policies and supporting objectives including, but not limited to:
• Demonstrates strong commitment to SGS QHSEE policies, procedures and work instructions by actively participating in             meetings, projects and events, completes required training, intervenes in unsafe situations, refuses unsafe work, and complies fully with all applicable laws and regulations related to HSEE
• Responds appropriately and immediately to emergency situations and assists other staff members in maintaining readiness to respond to emergencies within the workplace
• Disposes or directs the disposal of waste generated as a part of daily work performed in a safe manner and in compliance with the disposal regulations and requirements, and in accordance with SGS Environmental Management System requirements
• Reports all incidents, including near misses and hazards, that may affect the achievement of QHSEE objectives in accordance with SGS Incident Reporting and Management requirements
• Efficiently uses all equipment, including safety equipment, and company owned property in the manner intended and reports any damaged / lost equipment to immediate superior
• Maintains a safe and tidy worksite according to the organization’s 5S program and guidelines
• Maintains awareness of the safety and health related hazards and environmental aspects and proposes action plans to control the risks to immediate superior or QHSEE Coordinators
• Actively participates in incident investigations and risk assessments as deemed necessary by SGS management
• Fulfills the requirements needed in the success of the QHSEE Management System
• Recognizes the potential consequences of not following the established policies, procedures, and guidelines, including not fulfilling the organization’s compliance obligations