Analyst ll

Microbac•Long Beach, CA

6h•$24 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Microbac Laboratories, Inc. is a premier commercial laboratory testing firm that partners with clients nationwide, offering laboratory solutions to life science, food and nutrition, and environmental industries and serves our clients with the utmost expertise and respect for their market requirements, constraints, and challenges. We embody a company-wide commitment to exceptional customer experience, which has been refined by over 50 years of trusted, analytical and measurement experience. As a privately held third-party testing company, Microbac operates with a commitment to our workforce, safety, quality, and compliance. Our diverse work portfolio includes broad accreditation offerings and tested insights across the environmental, food and nutrition and life science markets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited institution in a related field of applied science; plus, two or more years of related experience; or six plus years of related laboratory experience with no degree
Strong understanding of principles, terminology, practices, techniques and instrumentation commonly used in a laboratory setting
Ability to interpret data, record observations, prepare reports, and perform peer review
Ability to effectively prioritize work and manage time to meet deadlines and rush orders
Computer literacy
Ability to work with delicate laboratory equipment
Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats
Ability to understand and adhere to established SOPs

Responsibilities

Following established SOP’s and adhering to state, federal and other accrediting body requirements, prepare and process samples, and collect information about the composition of substances to support the analytical testing needs of clients, for such purposes as quantitative analysis, and product development
Prepare necessary standards, solutions, reagents, media, and samples for sample analyses
Utilize specialized laboratory equipment and instrumentation to process and analyze samples
Perform equipment and instrumentation set up
Accurately record observations and data and basic interpretation of data
Maintain the integrity of procedures and record professional activity for peer review
Monitor and address sample backlog issues
Maintain accurate, up to date logs, notebooks and equipment records
Perform necessary laboratory administrative functions such as filing paperwork, photocopying, reviewing of data, and entering data into computerized LIMS
Comply with and promote Safety, and Quality programs
Perform peer review and work with the QA team to maintain up to date SOPs
Perform advance level sample analysis
Troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation issues
Investigate and address inconsistencies with data output
May be involved in test method development with guidance
Accurately record observations and data, and interpret results
Maintain the integrity of procedures
Create data reports; Review data and reports for accuracy; perform peer reviews
May be asked to perform duties of a Technical Manager or Study Manager
Other duties as assigned