Laboratory Analyst Eurofins Built Environment Testing Portland OR

Eurofins Built Environment Testing is searching for a Flame AA Lead (Pb) Analyst in Portland OR.

The Analyst primarily performs analysis of Paint Chip Bulk and Wipe using Flame AA for Lead.  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.

Flame AA Lead Analyst responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Prepare and analyze environmental Paint Chip Bulk and Wipe samples for Flame AA Lead.
• 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 maintains the inventory of resale supply items and laboratory consumables and takes necessary steps to reorder supplies as needed
• Manages and disposes analyzed samples as needed
• Provides training support for Flame AA Lead Analysis
• Recommends and coordinates sample transfer as necessary
• Establishes and maintains laboratory stock culture and reference samples
• 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
• Routinely communicates available capacity to Laboratory Manager
• 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

Qualifications :

Basic Minimum Qualifications

• Experience working in a production or fast paced retail or food service environment preferred
• Bachelors degree in geology microbiology biology chemistry or a closely related science required.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement including the ability to read write and speak in English

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Strong computer scientific and organizational skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team selfmotivation adaptability and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new techniques perform multiple tasks simultaneously keep accurate records follow instructions and comply with company policies

Additional Information :

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

Position is fulltime with a Monday Friday 8am 5pm shift with possible overtime and weekends as needed.

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