Technical Manager, Food NAM

This 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.

Qualifications :

EDUCATION 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 Information :

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such we recruit hire train and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetics status as a protected veteran or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required.

This 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 companys rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time