As a Laboratory Analyst, you perform routine testing in the quality laboratory, providing analytical data for process control, quality control, and process development. You work on shifts independently managing an ever-changing sample load while collaborating with a team to meet customer requirements. Compliance with regulatory good laboratory practices is essential. With limited supervision, you perform routine analytical testing as directed by protocols and work instructions, working a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays, and request additional work to increase team productivity. You prepare solutions, clean glassware, dispose of solid/liquid waste, and perform other duties to support the overall operations of the laboratory, including training others on waste management. You alert lab leadership of issues or discrepancies involving sample integrity, supply inventory, safety concerns, or analysis irregularities and communicate troubleshooting opportunities in testing processes. You conduct basic preventative maintenance according to work instructions and identify and communicate operational issues of laboratory instruments and equipment. You understand and operate Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Chromatography Data System (CDS) system, and other instrument-specific computer systems. You search various databases for test methods, specifications, and standards to locate information required to complete analyses. You promptly and accurately record, calculate, and report analytical results, review analytical data and various LIMS reports, communicate and discuss any issues with team members and supervisors. The laboratory analyst completes data entry for metrics and KPIs, identify process improvement ideas, and communicate opportunities, assist in improving established procedures and implementing continuous improvement projects. You communicate testing results to customers as required, acting with customers in mind, and identifying opportunities to improve established procedures and aid in implementations. You notify leads when supplies/consumables are at critical levels, observe good safety and housekeeping practices, and participate in lab/site safety programs and cross-site initiatives. You are knowledgeable of RCRA hazardous waste regulations, waste determinations, waste codes, and how to immediately communicate discovery of spills and leaks.
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Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees