Senior Chemist - Geochemistry / Mineral Laboratory

About the role

SGS, a global inspection, verification, testing and certification company, is hiring a Senior Chemist for its Geochemistry Laboratory in Jeddah. The role leads technical activities and ensures reliable analytical results, compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements and efficient laboratory operations, while supporting accreditation and deputising for the Laboratory Manager or Assistant Laboratory Manager when needed.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily analytical activities, ensure compliance with approved methods and standards, and lead the development, validation and implementation of analytical methods.
• Review analytical data, investigate non-conforming results and coordinate corrective actions.
• Oversee equipment performance, calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting, and maintain the integrity of the LIMS.
• Coordinate proficiency testing, inter-laboratory comparisons and quality-control programmes, and monitor consumables, CRMs and reagents.
• Support ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, internal and external audits, and continuous improvement; keep technical documentation and quality records accurate.
• Train, coach and assess Chemists and other laboratory staff, and promote a culture of quality, safety and accountability.
• When deputising for laboratory management: oversee daily operations, production planning and staffing, monitor KPIs, coordinate customer inquiries, approve technical documentation within delegated authority and escalate significant risks.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Geochemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• At least 7 years of laboratory experience, including at least 3 years in a senior or supervisory position.
• Experience in a geochemistry, mineral testing or analytical laboratory.
• Good understanding of ISO/IEC 17025 and laboratory quality management systems.

Required skills

• Strong technical knowledge of ICP-OES, ICP-MS, Fire Assay and analytical methods.
• Technical leadership, decision-making and problem-solving.
• Excellent written and spoken English, including technical report writing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.