Laboratory Analyst IV - Eurofins Environment Testing Northeast - North Kingstown, RI

Position Summary: The Analyst IV prepares and analyzes environmental samples according to scientific and environmental protection methodology in compliance with Eurofins Environment Testing America’s Quality Assurance programs and standard operating procedures. Must be skilled with sophisticated and complex laboratory instruments and software. Must be experienced in method modification and special testing requests. Reports and interprets data for client samples by performing a broad range of analyses using independent selection and adaptation of methods and techniques. Validates and reviews data for accuracy through Level I and II reviews. Uploads laboratory data into LIMS system to generate data packages for submittal to clients. Schedules sample workload according to due dates and sample hold times. Must be knowledgeable of a broad range of laboratory testing equipment requiring the exercise of discretion and judgment in its operation.
Ideally looking for hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting lab instrumentation such as GC-MS, GC-QQQ, GC-FID, GC-ECD, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, Wet Chemistry instrumentation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs laboratory procedures requiring advanced 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 analysis methods for a wide variety of organic and inorganic samples using both routine and complex matrices
Operation, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory instruments
Scheduling priority of samples to be analyzed to meet deadlines and maintain sample integrity
Uploads data into LIMS system to provide Reporting Department with the necessary information to produce data packages.
Performs Level I review of data to ensure compliance with scientific methods and standard operating procedures.
Maintains logbooks.
Monitors refrigerator temperatures
Responsible for performing job functions within Eurofins Environment Testing America’s Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance standards.
Maintains housekeeping standards for work area.
Inventories and stocks laboratory supplies.
Performs Level II review of data to finalize data for Project Managers and clients.
Record retention of finalized data.
Updates supervisors and Project Managers on sample status and analysis issues.
Consults with Program Managers to clarify nomenclature and analysis results.
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.
Attends month Environmental Health & Safety meetings to stay current with industry safety and waste disposal methods.
Education/Experience (BMQ):
BS/BA degree in chemistry or related field. 3 years laboratory experience may substitute for degree.
Minimum 6 years’ experience in laboratory procedures, preferably in a production environment
Supervisory Responsibility:
Reviews the work of other analysts (Level I & II review) to produce finalized data for data packages. Assists lower level analysts in analytical procedures, instrument usage, and report production. May fill in for Supervisor in their absence.
Ability and/or Skills (BMQ):
Analytical and/or General Science
Scientific methods and method compliance
Strong mathematics background
Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures
Operating and calibrating laboratory instruments
Skilled with computers and laboratory software
Advanced knowledge of laboratory procedures
Laboratory safety rules and chemical hazards
Problem solving skills
Good communication skills
Computer skills
Organizational skills
Word processing and working with spreadsheets
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Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No