Job DescriptionThis position is responsible for being a technical asset for SGS Food Testing Service, North American Operations, serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME). As an SME, duties may include the following: Quality Management System, ISO/IEC 17025, method validations, assessment of client data, instrumentation expertise/troubleshooting, performing technical internal audits, and/or monitoring proficiency testing performance.
JOB FUNCTIONS- Participate in the establishment or improvement of methods through validations, verifications and transfers in alignment with the current technical requirements of ISO/IEC 17025.
- Prepare technical templates for protocols and procedures as applicable.
- Provide technical expertise, instrumentation expertise, and troubleshooting guidance as a SME.
- Contribute to the training and development of all technical staff in standardised, technical quality policies and procedures.
- Monitor internal QC and PT performance for biases in local laboratory
- Prepare statistical data evaluation for client complaints, audit findings, PT/RR performance and/or quality control failures as assigned
- May work as a backup in designated areas as directed by the Site or Techincal Director.
- As a SME, support special network-related projects as assigned by the Site or Technical Director.
QualificationsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE- BSc degree (or equivalent work experience) Required
- Previous experience in validation and verification of methods Preferred
- Previous experience with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements Preferred
- Previous experience in a Quality Control related role Preferred
- High-end Instrumentation Background (HPLC, GC, ICP, MS, etc.) Required
Additional InformationThis job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
