The TEM Lab Prep Technician 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 uploads 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 environmental samples
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 QA 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
Co-ordinates 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 and projects when called upon
Follows company policies and procedures
Manages and maintains the inventory of re-sale supply items and laboratory consumables and takes necessary steps to re-order supplies as needed
Manages and disposes analyzed samples as needed
Trains new mycology or bacteriology or asbestos or other analytical testing Analysts as needed
Recommends and coordinates sample transfer as necessary
Establishes and maintains laboratory stock culture and reference samples
Performs root cause analysis and determines and implements corrective actions for errors and issues as necessary
Maintains all equipment properly and co-ordinates servicing of all equipment used in the laboratory, as needed
Routinely communicates available capacity to Regional 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

The ideal candidate would possess:

Environmental methodologies
General regulatory requirements
Analytical laboratory techniques
Laboratory QA requirements
Knowledge of computers, spreadsheets, and databases
Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills

Minimum Requirements

BS or BA in a closely related science plus 1-2 years of laboratory experience required
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

Position is full-time Monday – Friday, 1st shift 8:00am-5:00pm, with overtime as needed.

Salary Range: $18.00 – $21.00 an hour with benefits, PTO and company matching 401K plan

Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.

We support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t 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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Eurofins USA Environment Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.