The PLM Analyst (Polarizing Light Microscope) prepares and analyzes environmental samples according to scientific methodology in compliance with company Quality Assurance programs and SOP’s. Sample analyses include but are not limited to air/bulk asbestos samples. The analyst will validate and review data for accuracy and will upload laboratory data into the LIMS that ultimately generates required reports to clients. Schedules sample workload according to due dates and sample hold times. Analysts will be trained according to current methodologies using job specific testing and equipment.
Analyst responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Login, prepare, and analyze environmental samples for asbestos.
- Accurately enters and reports sample descriptions and analytical data using LIMS.
- Performs independent QC analysis 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 collection of QA processes for the different analytical tests.
- Performs and completes all analytical testing QA related tasks as needed.
- Assists in pursuing, receiving and maintaining necessary laboratory accreditations.
- Co-ordinates projects according to their rush status and due time for timely delivery.
- Assists co-workers on analytical questions, as necessary.
- Follows company policies and procedures and ensures that coworkers are doing the same.
- Manages and disposes analyzed samples as needed.
- Trains new asbestos or other analytical testing Analysts as needed.
- Performs root cause analysis and determines and implements corrective actions for errors and issues as necessary.
- Maintains all equipment properly and co-ordinates services of all equipment used in the laboratory, as needed.
- Communicates available capacity to Lab Manager.
- Supports departments within the lab (login, asbestos, metals, pollen/spores) when appropriate and as needed.
- Other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Supervisor/Manager
- Preparation/Analysis of bulk samples by Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) in accordance with the laboratory's Standard Operating Procedures
- Perform all analyses and quality control measures in accordance with the laboratory's Standard Operating Procedures
- Perform equipment maintenance and calibration in accordance with the laboratory's Standard Operating Procedures
- Maintain a clean and safe work area
- Enter data into the LIMS as specified and report data to the client, verbally and electronically
- Store and dispose of client samples in accordance with the laboratory's Standard Operating Procedures