Eurofins Environment Testing is searching for an Analyst II to join our team in our Pittsburgh, PA laboratory. MUST live a commutable distance to the lab.
Position is Monday-Friday- 8:00am - 5:00pm plus overtime as needed.
Compensation is $25-32/hour Depends on Experience PLUS Full Benefits
The Analyst II prepares and analyzes environmental samples using both standard and complex testing according to scientific and environmental protection methodology in compliance with Eurofins Environment Testing America’s Quality Assurance programs and standard operating procedures. Validates and reviews data for accuracy through Level I reviews. Uploads laboratory data into LIMS system to generate data packages for delivery to clients. Must be knowledgeable of a broad range of laboratory testing equipment requiring the exercise of discretion and judgment in its operation.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Performs laboratory procedures requiring knowledge of scientific methods and testing procedures including:
- Batching and prepping samples for analysis taking into account special and varied client and quality assurance requirements.
- Making reagents for sample analysis.
- Aliquots extracted samples to maximize laboratory productivity.
- Preparing appropriate standards to ensure compliant data.
- Determining appropriate routine and complex analysis methods for a wide variety of organic samples.
- Operation, calibration, troubleshooting and maintenance of laboratory instruments.
- Scheduling priority of samples to be analyzed to meet deadlines and maintain sample integrity.
- Uploads data into LIMS system for review.
- Performs Level I review of data produced to ensure accuracy.
- Maintains logbooks.
- Monitors refrigerator temperatures.
- Responsible for performing job functions within Eurofins Environment Testing America environmental health and safety and quality assurance standards.
- Maintains housekeeping standards for work area.
- Inventories and stocks laboratory supplies.
Secondary Duties:
- Washes and inventories glassware.
- Writes NCM’s for projects with quality assurance issues.
- Purges analyzed samples.
- Assists in training new analysts on laboratory procedures.
- Assists in other areas of laboratory when needed.
The ideal candidate would possess the following ability and/or skills:
- Reading, writing and speaking skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Team participation and meeting management skills.
- Time management and organization skills.
- Use calculator/mathematical formulas and concepts.
- Complete work within time and quality constraints.
- Work independently following written or verbal instructions.
- Cooperate and coordinate both orally and in writing.
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently to meet client turnaround times
- Experience with chromatogram and QC compliance review
- Ability to read and understand common laboratory SOPs
- A focus on data integrity and laboratory safety
- Experience performing instrument preventative maintenance and troubleshooting
- IT/Instrument networking understanding preferred
- Understanding of common prep/clean-up methods for water and solid matrices preferred.
- Experience working with a LIMS system
- Willingness to adapt to workflow changes, and maturity in handling pressure under varying laboratory conditions.
- Follow and learn appropriate protocols in one or more of the following disciplines:
- Organic preparation
- Gas Chromatography
- Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry