Laboratory Analyst

Job Description

The Analyst prepares and analyzes environmental samples according to

scientific methodology in compliance with company Quality Assurance

programs and SOP’s, and must be knowledgeable of both job-specific routine

and complex analyses. The analyst validates and reviews data for accuracy, and

uploads laboratory data into the LIMS that ultimately generates required reports

to clients. Schedules sample workload according to due dates and sample hold

times, and must be knowledgeable of the job-specific laboratory testing

equipment, requiring the exercise of discretion and judgment in its operation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepare and analyze environmental samples

Accurately enters and reports 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 Quality Assurance (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 accreditation

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

Participates in Lean initiatives and projects when called upon

Follows company policies and procedures

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 senior management

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

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