Analyst 1
Bureau Veritas•Edmonton, AB
•Onsite
About The Position
Results oriented to produce high quality defensible analytical data, safely and on time by following applicable Standard Operating Procedures. Perform analyses and complex sample preparation proficiently. Gain full knowledge with respect to performing analytical procedures and related quality control techniques.
Requirements
- Proficient in performing analytical procedures and related quality control techniques
- Ability to maintain cultures of bioassay organisms
- Ability to assess and correct problems with laboratory operations
- Ability to identify and document sample deviations and non-conformances
- Ability to keep accurate records of work, instrument calibration and maintenance, water quality measurements, culture mortality and reproduction, and test results
- Ability to enter and verify data
- Ability to problem solve in all areas of the laboratory
- Ability to develop Standard Operating Procedures and general work instructions
- Ability to develop/validate new procedures and instruments
- Ability to monitor laboratory for efficiencies and cost reduction
- Ability to maintain training records and relevant qualifications
- Ability to keep work area clean, neat and organized
Nice To Haves
- Experience with LIMS
- Familiarity with ISO 17025 regulation criteria
- Experience with TOXELN reporting
- Experience with internal/external audits
Responsibilities
- Review LIMS summary reports and organize daily work
- Meet quality and TAT specifications required by the client; ensure samples are analyzed within holding time requirements
- Employ proper laboratory techniques to minimize risk of mislabeling sample mix-up and cross contamination between samples and other materials
- Perform routine toxicity analyses in strict compliance to the requirements of the Standard Operating Procedures
- Responsible for maintaining cultures of bioassay organisms such as, rainbow trout, Daphnia magna, Ceriodaphnia dubia, and various algae. Assist with organism culture troubleshooting
- Assess and correct problems with all laboratory operations according to SOP guidelines and ISO 17025 regulation criteria
- Identify and document all known sample deviations, non-conformances, and/or process deviations and report to the Supervisor
- Keep accurate records of all work, i.e., calibration and maintenance of instruments, water quality measurements, culture mortality and reproduction and test results
- Provide preliminary client updates, as required
- Inform Supervisor if SOP requires clarification or updates
- Participate in internal/external audits, and contribute to MIAs, NSCs, investigations/corrective actions, when requested
- Enter and verify data including TOXELN reporting
- Evaluate and initiate problem solving in all areas of the laboratory
- Participate in developing Standard Operating Procedures and general work instructions
- Participate in the development / validation of new procedures and instruments, as required
- Monitor the laboratory to improve efficiencies and reduce costs in a continuous and ongoing fashion
- Support and comply with all Bureau Veritas policies, Quality System and Health & Safety program
- Maintain training records and relevant qualifications
- Keeps work area clean, neat and organized
- All other responsibilities as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
