Laboratory Analyst - Eurofins EMLab P&K - Irvine, CA

Company: Eurofins USA
Location: Irvine
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the leading global emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing.In 2020, Eurofins generated 5.4 billion Euro proforma turnover in 1000 laboratories across 50 countries, employing about 55.000 staff.Job DescriptionThe Analyst primarily performs analysis of bulk samples using PLM for asbestos, and analysis of non-culturable surface and air samples for fungi. Analyst prepares and analyzes environmental samples according to scientific methodology in compliance with company Quality Assurance programs and SOP's, and must be knowledgeable of both job-specific 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 job-specific laboratory testing equipment, requiring the exercise of discretion and judgment in its operation.

• 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 co-workers on analytical questions, as necessary
• Participates in Lean initiatives as needed
• Follows company policies and procedures and ensures that coworkers are doing the sameQualificationsQualifications
  • 1 year of experience performing asbestos microscopy and/or 1 years of experience performing spore trap and direct exam analysis
  • Bachelor's degree in microbiology, biology, geology or a closely related science. REQUIRED
  • 8 units of Microbiology courses PREFERRED
  • Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorshipAdditional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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