Laboratory Analyst Eurofins Built Environment Testing - Seattle

Eurofins Built Environment Testing is searching for a Laboratory Analyst in Seattle WA

The Analyst primarily performs analysis of bulk samples using PLM for asbestos and analysis of nonculturable surface and air samples for fungi.  Analyst prepares and analyzes environmental samples according to scientific methodology in compliance with company Quality Assurance programs and SOPs and must be knowledgeable of both jobspecific routine and complex analyses. The analyst validates and reviews data for accuracy and enters laboratory data into the LIMS that ultimately generates required reports to clients. Schedules sample workload according to due dates and sample hold times and must be knowledgeable of the jobspecific laboratory testing equipment requiring the exercise of discretion and judgment in its operation.

Mold/Asbestos Analyst  responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Prepare and analyze aerobiological and environmental samples for asbestos and fungi.

• Accurately enters and reports analytical data using the LIMS

• Performs independent data 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 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  and Quality Assurance related tasks as needed

• Assists in pursuing receiving and maintaining necessary laboratory accreditations

• Maintains and updates all necessary Training and QA documents onsite as necessary

• Coordinates and manages projects according to their rush status and due time for timely delivery

• Assists coworkers on analytical questions as necessary

• Participates in Lean initiatives as needed

• Follows company policies and procedures and ensures that coworkers are doing the same

• Manages and disposes analyzed samples as needed
• Provides training support for relevant analytical services (i.e. mycology bacteriology asbestos etc) as needed

• Recommends and coordinates sample transfer as necessary

• Performs root cause analysis and implements corrective actions for errors and issues as necessary
• Maintains all equipment properly and coordinates servicing of all equipment used in the laboratory as needed
• 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
• 68 weeks of overnight travel may be required for initial training Travel accommodations and cost will be provided.

Qualifications :

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• 01 years of experience performing asbestos PLM (Polarized Light Microscopes) and/or mold analysis
• Bachelors degree in biology geology or a closely related science REQUIRED
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement including the ability to read write and speak in English
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

The ideal candidate would possess:

• 8 units of Microbiology courses preferred
• General regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of computers spreadsheets and databases
• Strong computer scientific and organizational skills

Additional Information :

Compensation Range: $22 $23 USD per hour depending on qualifications and experience.

Position is fulltime Monday Friday day shift with overtime and weekends as needed.  Qualified candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Seattle WA are encouraged to apply.

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) provides a compensation range for informational purposes the actual base compensation may vary based upon but not limited to relevant experience and skill set base compensation of internal peers business sector and geographic location.

We offer excellent fulltime benefits including comprehensive medical coverage life and disability insurance 401(k) with company match paid holidays and vacation personal days and dental and vision options.

As a Eurofins employee you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work.  We offer excellent fulltime benefits including comprehensive medical coverage life and disability insurance 401(k) with company match paid holidays paid time off and dental and vision options.

We support your development! Do you feel you dont match 100% of the requirements Dont hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression race nationality age religion sexual orientation disability and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.

Sustainability matters to us! We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025 through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!

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Company description: Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries to make life and our environment safer healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat to the water you drink to the medicines you rely on Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food environment pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in discovery pharmacology forensics advanced material sciences and agroscience contract research services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics discovery pharmacology forensics advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and invitro diagnostic products.

In over 35 years Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes France to 61000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety identity composition authenticity origin traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2023 Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.515 billion and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Eurofins USA Environment Testing is a M/F Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime