Laboratory Analyst - Mycology - Eurofins Built Environment Testing, Phoenix, AZ

Eurofins•Phoenix, AZ

2d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Eurofins Built Environment Testing is seeking a Laboratory Analyst in our Mycology department to join our Team! The Analyst performs analysis of non-culturable surface and air samples for fungi. 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

1-2 years of laboratory work experience involving mold and/or asbestos microscopy analysis PREFERRED
Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, biology or a closely related science. REQUIRED
8 units of Microbiology courses PREFERRED
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.

Responsibilities

Prepare and analyze aerobiological, environmental, and water samples for fungal analysis
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 and ensures that coworkers are doing the same
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 or bacteriology or asbestos or other analytical testing Analysts as needed
Recommend 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 all equipment used in the laboratory, as needed
Routinely communicates available capacity to Regional Manager
Supports other departments within the lab (mycology, asbestos, bacteriology, and others) when appropriate and as needed
Other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Supervisor/Manager