Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
Regular attendance and punctuality
Perform basic micro lab techniques/analyses and prepare media/cultures, based on job function
Contribute to a small team of analysts using bacterial test systems (i.e. Total Coliform testing, E. coli testing, Total Plate Counts, and MPNs)
Assist in writing, reviewing and editing reports, protocols and SOP’s.
Efficiently carry out procedures necessary to complete each analysis with minimal supervision.
Meticulously maintain precise records of all analyses in accordance with good laboratory practice.
Culture and enumerate infectious bacterial pathogens using routine microbiological techniques.
Enter data into LIMS computer system
Maintain/calibrate equipment (Incubators, water baths, refrigerators, etc.)
Prepare and wash glassware
Receives and unloads incoming samples or consignments in accordance with DOT regulations and verifies receipt against Chain of Custody (COC), matches it to the corresponding quote and notes discrepancies daily. Verifies that COC’s are accurate, complete, and correct and seeks resolution for those that are not.
Logs samples into Lab Management System daily to assign a lot number for tracking purposes and distributes paperwork to Project Managers.
Labels samples so they may be identified by the lot number and assigns and delivers samples to appropriate labs for analysis daily.
Prepares bottle kits daily to be shipped to clients to collect samples and return for analysis in accordance with established procedures including EPA and DOT requirements.
Forwards samples to other laboratories in accordance with DOT regulations as needed to run tests that are not performed at that location.
Disposes of spent samples, waste and other potentially hazardous materials in accordance with established procedures.
Monitors freezer and cooler temperatures daily to confirm that the readings are within SOP guidelines.
Cleans and organizes the departments/labs daily to promote a clean, safe work environment and smoother flow of daily operations.
Maintains and promotes safety and conducts all operations in a safe and environmentally compliant manner.
Stocks and supplies inventory daily and assists with inventory of supplies to maintain proper quantity of materials to perform tasks appropriately.
Performs splits and composites as needed upon request.
May perform courier duties as necessitated to support lab and client needs.
Will be compliant with all driver procedures, certification, and company driver policies.
Must be willing to be on-call during non-business hours in order to perform non-routine sampling, delivery, setup and read back of analyses.
Assists in maintenance of walk-in coolers to facilitate locating samples.
Ships empty coolers back to clients and other Eurofins Laboratories. Logs all outgoing coolers in order to maintain a detailed inventory of all coolers.
Maintains all company vehicles for sample pickups and deliveries as needed.
Conducts all client interaction in an appropriate and professional manner.