Geologist

Company DescriptionSGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We are recognised as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world. Working as part of our SGS LabTox TA Commercial team, you will help to develop our presence in the Swiss Asbestos & Environmental Testing market by generating sales leads and providing best-in-class customer service to our client base.

Job DescriptionPerforms analyses of asbestos in materials by electronic microscopy and optical microscopy (internal training)Performs remote analyses of asbestos in special talc samples by electronic microscopyPerforms analyses of asbestos in air and dust by electronic microscopyAnalysis of bulk, air and dust samples for asbestos determination using scanning electronic microscopyEnsuring compliance with the quality management system and compliance with internal HS policiesEnsuring the absolute compliance of his actions with the Code of IntegrityQualificationsBcs degree or technical degree as geologist / petrologist is a plusAt least 2 years of professional experience / lab experienceExperience and knowledge with quality standards and processes (ISO 17’025)Knowledge of building pollutants and environmental testing a plusSolid background in science generally and lab environment specifically, preferably in asbestosGood knowledge in scanning electron microscopy techniquesKnowledge in mineralogy / petrology a plusSoft skills:

Collaborates effectively; analytical thinking; good ability to interpret data; precise and thorough and positive AttitudeFluent in French (C1) and intermediate level in English (B2), German / Italian is a plusAdditional InformationThe role is based in Brügg.