Mold Analyst

Eurofins•Houston, TX

63d•$21

About The Position

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.

Requirements

BS or BA in a closely related science
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
1-2 years work laboratory experience
Environmental methodologies
General regulatory requirements
Analytical laboratory techniques
Laboratory QA requirements
Knowledge of computers, spreadsheets, and databases

Responsibilities

Prepare and analyze environmental samples
Accurately enters and completes reporting using the LIMS
Performs independent 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 Quality Assurance (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 accreditation
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 or bacteriology or asbestos or other 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 senior management
Supports other departments within the lab (mycology, asbestos, bacteriology, and other) when appropriate and as needed
Other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Supervisor/Manager