Laboratory Analyst, Legionella

Eurofins•Naperville, IL

16d•$18

About The Position

Eurofins Built Environment Testing is proactively seeking an analyst to join our Naperville site. The Analyst prepares and analyzes environmental samples according to scientific methodology in compliance with company Quality Assurance programs and SOP’s, and must be knowledgeable of both job-specific routine and complex analyses. The analyst validates and reviews data for accuracy, and uploads laboratory data into the LIMS that ultimately generates required reports to clients. Schedules sample workload according to due dates and sample hold times, and must be knowledgeable of the job-specific laboratory testing equipment, requiring the exercise of discretion and judgment in its operation.

Requirements

BS or BA in a closely related science
1- 2 years of previous experience with Asbestos, Mycology, Forensic Sciences or Geology testing services within a laboratory setting.
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

Nice To Haves

Environmental methodologies within Asbestos, Mycology, Forsensic Science or Geology
General regulatory requirements
Analytical laboratory techniques
Laboratory QA requirements
Knowledge of computers, spreadsheets, and databases
Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

Must be comfortable working with asbestos, mold and legionella samples
Prepare and analyze environmental samples
Accurately enters and reports analytical data using the LIMS
Performs independent data reviews for other analysts’ work
Performs analysis of reference materials, proficiency samples and other quality control samples as needed
Maintains client service and provides technical support as needed
Assists the QA manager in development, implementation and data collection of QA processes for the different analytical tests
Performs confirmation of lab results as needed by client services personnel
Performs and completes all analytical testing QA related tasks as needed
Assists in pursuing, receiving and maintaining necessary laboratory accreditations
Maintains and updates all necessary Training and QA documents onsite as necessary
Co-ordinates and manages projects according to their rush status and due time for timely delivery
Assists co-workers on analytical questions, as necessary
Participates in Lean initiatives and projects when called upon
Follows company policies and procedures
Manages and maintains the inventory of re-sale supply items and laboratory consumables and takes necessary steps to re-order supplies as needed
Manages and disposes analyzed samples as needed
Trains new mycology, asbestos or geology analytical testing analysts as needed
Recommends and coordinates sample transfer as necessary
Establishes and maintains laboratory stock culture and reference samples
Performs root cause analysis and determines and implements corrective actions for errors and issues as necessary
Maintains all equipment properly and co-ordinates servicing of all equipment used in the laboratory, as needed
Routinely communicates available capacity to Regional Manager
Other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Supervisor/Manager