Laboratory Analyst I, Environment Testing

Eurofins • North Kingstown, RI

2d • $20 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Analyst has some knowledge of commonly used microbiological concepts, practices and procedures. This person has working knowledge of formulations for various media used in the laboratories’ techniques. The person in this position should be able to work independently when necessary.
This lab will relocate from Cranston to North Kingstown location within 1-2 months .
Must live a commutable distance to North Kingstown, RI
Compensation- $20-22/hour (DOE) plus Benefits Schedule is Mon-Fri plus weekend schedule as needed. 1st shift PLUS Overtime as required.

Requirements

• An Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or a related field.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years’ experience in a microbiology laboratory performing various environmental analyses.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Good customer service skills.
• Must be able to perform light lifting and light housekeeping duties
• Must be able to tolerate unpleasant odors
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
• Perform other duties as assigned
• All offers of employment are contingent upon a successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for receipt of and proper logging in of all samples received into the laboratory.
• Responsible for ensuring the correct analysis is performed on all samples received into the laboratory.
• Ensures that proper Quality Control/Quality Assurance tests are performed on all analyses for the day.
• Correctly utilizes all QC/QA documentation/logbooks.
• Assists MLT III to ensure that the QA/QC task schedule is completed as necessary.
• Input and review data entry from the bench sheets to the Laboratory Information Management System (currently Element).
• Interface with clients
• Conducts all laboratory tasks as needed.
• SOP revision as needed
• Work with MLT III and LD to order supplies necessary for the day to day running of the laboratory.
• Responsible for running routine and non-routine, specialized microbiological analyses.
• Perform field work as necessary.
• Prepare media necessary for various analyses in the laboratory.
• Laboratory maintenance.
• Work evenings, weekends, holidays as needed on a rotating basis.

Benefits

• excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, and dental and vision options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level