About the position
The Mold/Asbestos Analyst at Eurofins Built Environment Testing is responsible for preparing and analyzing environmental samples in accordance with established scientific methodologies and company Quality Assurance programs. This role requires a thorough understanding of both routine and complex analyses, particularly focusing on fungal, bacterial, and asbestos samples. The analyst will validate and review data for accuracy, ensuring that laboratory data is uploaded into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to generate necessary reports for clients. The position involves scheduling sample workloads based on due dates and sample hold times, necessitating a strong knowledge of laboratory testing equipment and the ability to exercise discretion and judgment in its operation. Key responsibilities include logging, preparing, and analyzing various samples, accurately entering and reporting sample descriptions and analytical data, and performing independent data reviews for the work of other analysts. The analyst will also conduct analyses of reference materials and quality control samples, maintain client service, and provide technical support as needed. Additionally, the role involves assisting the Quality Assurance manager in developing and implementing QA processes, confirming lab results, and maintaining necessary training and QA documents. The analyst will coordinate and manage projects based on urgency and due time, assist co-workers with analytical questions, and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. The analyst will also manage inventory of laboratory supplies, dispose of analyzed samples, train new analysts, and perform root cause analysis to implement corrective actions for any errors or issues. Maintaining laboratory equipment and communicating available capacity to the Regional Manager are also essential aspects of this role. The analyst will support other departments within the lab as needed and undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor or Manager.
Responsibilities
- Login, prepare and analyze aerobiological, environmental, asbestos and water samples for fungi, bacteria, asbestos, etc.
- Accurately enters and reports sample descriptions and analytical data using the LIMS
- Performs independent data reviews for other analysts' work
- Performs analysis of reference materials, proficiency samples and other quality control samples as needed
- Maintains client service and provides technical support as needed
- Assists the QA manager in development, implementation and data collection of QA processes for the different analytical tests
- Performs confirmation of lab results as needed by client services personnel
- Performs and completes all analytical testing QA related tasks as needed
- Assists in pursuing, receiving and maintaining necessary laboratory accreditations
- Maintains and updates all necessary Training and QA documents onsite as necessary
- Co-ordinates and manages projects according to their rush status and due time for timely delivery
- Assists co-workers on analytical questions, as necessary
- Follows company policies and procedures and ensures that coworkers are doing the same
- Manages and maintains the inventory of re-sale supply items and laboratory consumables and takes necessary steps to re-order supplies as needed
- Manages and disposes analyzed samples as needed
- Trains new mycology or bacteriology or asbestos or other analytical testing Analysts as needed
- Recommends and coordinates sample transfer as necessary
- Establishes and maintains laboratory stock culture and reference samples
- Performs root cause analysis and determines and implements corrective actions for errors and issues as necessary
- Maintains all equipment properly and co-ordinates servicing of all equipment used in the laboratory, as needed
- Routinely communicates available capacity to Regional Manager
- Supports other departments within the lab (mycology, asbestos, bacteriology, and other) when appropriate and as needed
- Other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Supervisor/Manager
Requirements
- BA/BS or Masters in Geology or Microbiology, Plant Biology, Biology, or any other life science.
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
- 1-2 years of work laboratory experience involving both spore trap and direct exam analysis experience.
- Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
- Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
Benefits
- Salary starting at $23.00 an hour
- Benefits package including PTO
- Company matching 401K
