Analyst II, Environment Testing, Pittsburgh, PA
About The Position
Eurofins Environment Testing is searching for an Analyst II to join our team in our Pittsburgh, PA laboratory. The Analyst II prepares and analyzes environmental samples using both standard and complex testing according to scientific and environmental protection methodology in compliance with Eurofins Environment Testing America’s Quality Assurance programs and standard operating procedures. This role validates and reviews data for accuracy through Level I reviews and uploads laboratory data into the LIMS system to generate data packages for delivery to clients. The position requires knowledge of a broad range of laboratory testing equipment, requiring the exercise of discretion and judgment in its operation. The ideal candidate will possess strong reading, writing, and speaking skills, problem-solving abilities, team participation skills, time management and organization skills, and the ability to use calculators and mathematical formulas. They should be able to complete work within time and quality constraints, work independently following instructions, and cooperate and coordinate effectively. Excellent communication skills, the ability to work quickly and efficiently to meet client turnaround times, experience with chromatogram and QC compliance review, and the ability to read and understand common laboratory SOPs are essential. A focus on data integrity and laboratory safety, experience performing instrument preventative maintenance and troubleshooting, and an understanding of IT/Instrument networking are preferred. Understanding of common prep/clean-up methods for water and solid matrices and experience working with a LIMS system are also preferred. The role requires a willingness to adapt to workflow changes and maturity in handling pressure under varying laboratory conditions. The analyst will follow and learn appropriate protocols in one or more of the following disciplines: Organic preparation, Gas Chromatography, Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry.
Requirements
- BS or BA in chemistry or related field.
- Minimum of 24 college credits in chemistry REQUIRED
- Required minimum of 2 years (3+ preferred) of experience in operating both GC and GC/MS instruments for EPA methods 8081B, 8082A, 8270E, 625.1, and 608.3 (greater preference on 8000 series methods)
- Previous production-oriented work helpful (awareness and ability to meet deadlines).
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Nice To Haves
- IT/Instrument networking understanding preferred
- Understanding of common prep/clean-up methods for water and solid matrices preferred.
- Experience working with a LIMS system
- Willingness to adapt to workflow changes, and maturity in handling pressure under varying laboratory conditions.
- Experience with chromatogram and QC compliance review
- Ability to read and understand common laboratory SOPs
- A focus on data integrity and laboratory safety
- Experience performing instrument preventative maintenance and troubleshooting
Responsibilities
- Batching and prepping samples for analysis taking into account special and varied client and quality assurance requirements.
- Making reagents for sample analysis.
- Aliquots extracted samples to maximize laboratory productivity.
- Preparing appropriate standards to ensure compliant data.
- Determining appropriate routine and complex analysis methods for a wide variety of organic samples.
- Operation, calibration, troubleshooting and maintenance of laboratory instruments.
- Scheduling priority of samples to be analyzed to meet deadlines and maintain sample integrity.
- Uploads data into LIMS system for review.
- Performs Level I review of data produced to ensure accuracy.
- Maintains logbooks.
- Monitors refrigerator temperatures.
- Responsible for performing job functions within Eurofins Environment Testing America environmental health and safety and quality assurance standards.
- Maintains housekeeping standards for work area.
- Inventories and stocks laboratory supplies.
- Washes and inventories glassware.
- Writes NCM’s for projects with quality assurance issues.
- Purges analyzed samples.
- Assists in training new analysts on laboratory procedures.
- Assists in other areas of laboratory when needed.
Benefits
- comprehensive medical coverage
- life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- paid holidays
- paid time off
- dental and vision options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
