Position Summary: 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- 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 and inorganic samples
- Operation, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory instruments
- 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 USA environmental health and safety and quality assurance standards
- Maintains housekeeping standards for work area
- Inventories and stocks laboratory supplies
Secondary Duties:
- Orders supplies
- 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