Total 4 research officer job vacancies in Makati City

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

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

• Data entry for SR creation and CoC processing as per subcontracting models (distribution of tasks in eTrade) or for Registration and Licensing activities 

• Assists in the processing of standard files (Route B and C without Inspection) following the Business Rules, Country Instructions and other related similar references in relation to the productivity and quality targets 

• Accurately and efficiently encodes information in eTrade based on received documents, Business Rules, Country Instructions, and other related or similar references. 

• Review information encoded in the system based on the received trade documents to ensure that these are correctly and completely registered in the application system and administer the correction of data as needed. 

• Assists in amending reports based on review done by the Conformance Analyst or Key Account Officer, as necessary and under the guidance of the Supervisor. 

• Provides suggestions on process improvements. 

• Reports to Management any breach of integrity, solicitation for, or offer of, an improper payment or advantage coming to their knowledge. 

• Performs other responsibilities as may be assigned by Supervisor to achieve operations efficiency. 

• Assists in the maintenance of the company’s Quality Management System and the Certification Center’s compliance to the IFIA-CBCA Code of Practice and relevant standards (e.g. ISO 17020, ISO 17065)  

Reporting Line

§ This position reports to the Regional Operations Supervisor.

Primary Responsibilities

§ Generally in-charge of maintaining the safety, quality management system and for ensuring the region’s compliance to the Global Business policies and procedures, Corporate Governance, Health and Safety, Operational Integrity, other required management system standards, applicable laws, and approved customer-related commitments.

Specific Responsibilities

§ Ensures compliance to the Group and national policies including, but not limited to the maintenance of the Quality Management System

§ Monitors work for compliance to applicable codes, and accepted engineering practices

§ Develops, maintains, and performs weekly update on program implementation of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE).

§ Acts as the Regional Representative on Health, Safety and Environment.

§ Acts as the Assistant Travel Manager of the region assigned.

§ Operating to the highest standards of ethics, in accordance with the SGS Code of Integrity.

§ Prepare detailed reports on audit findings.

§ Oversee the regional management of the OSH program in coordination with the OSH Committee.

§ Shall assist the Supervisor in implementing Operational Integrity (OI) Policies and Procedure.

§ Shall assist the Supervisor to monitors all health, safety and environment activities to ensure that the agreed safety and loss prevention standards are fully implemented and properly followed.

§ Shall assist the Supervisor in accident investigation and reports, assist on recommendation and corrective actions with the close out date and follows up the same to ensure implementation & effectiveness of the corrective action to avoid recurrence of the same.

§ Acts as the Project Representative on Health and Safety Environment (HSE) matters for coordinating and conducting weekly site inspections.

§ Monitoring the identified weaknesses in current procedures and areas of improvements, to ensure improvement plans are implemented.

§ Perform other functions that may be assigned from time to time.

§ Complies with the Quality, Health and Safety, Environment and Energy (QHSEE) policies and supporting objectives including, but not limited to:

o Demonstrating strong obligation 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

o Reacting appropriately and immediately to emergency situations and assists other staff members in maintaining readiness to respond to emergencies within the workplace

o 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

o Maintaining 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

o Actively participating in incident investigations and risk assessments as deemed necessary by SGS management

o Fulfilling the requirements needed in the success of the QHSEE Management System