Laboratory Technician / Assistant, Eurofins Built Environment Testing, Glendale, CA ID - 13221
About the position
Eurofins Built Environment Testing is searching for a Laboratory Technician / Assistant to assist with Mold/Asbestos Analysis in Pomona, CA. The Laboratory Technician / Assistant primarily assists with analysis of bulk samples using PLM for asbestos, and analysis of non-culturable surface and air samples for fungi. This role involves preparing and analyzing environmental samples according to scientific methodology in compliance with company Quality Assurance programs and SOPs. The technician must be knowledgeable of both routine and complex analyses specific to the job. In this position, the Laboratory Technician / Assistant helps validate and review data for accuracy, entering laboratory data into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to generate required reports for clients. The technician is responsible for scheduling sample workloads according to due dates and sample hold times, and must be adept in operating job-specific laboratory testing equipment, exercising discretion and judgment in its operation. The responsibilities of the Laboratory Technician / Assistant include assisting with the preparation and analysis of aerobiological and environmental samples for asbestos and fungi, accurately entering and reporting analytical data using the LIMS, performing independent data reviews for other analysts' work, and maintaining client service while providing technical support as needed. The technician will also assist the QA manager in developing, implementing, and collecting data for QA processes for various analytical tests, confirming lab results as needed, and completing all analytical testing and Quality Assurance related tasks. Additionally, the technician will manage and maintain the inventory of re-sale supply items and laboratory consumables, coordinate and manage projects according to their rush status and due time for timely delivery, and provide training support for relevant analytical services. The role requires maintaining all equipment properly and coordinating servicing of all laboratory equipment as needed, while routinely communicating available capacity to the Regional Manager. The technician will also support other departments within the lab when appropriate and as needed, and perform other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Supervisor/Manager.
Responsibilities
- Assists with preparing and analyzing 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 same.
- 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.
- Provides training support for relevant analytical services (i.e. mycology, bacteriology, asbestos, etc.) as needed.
- 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 Regional Manager.
- Supports other departments within the lab (mycology, asbestos, bacteriology, and other) when appropriate and as needed.
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Requirements
- 0 - 1+ years of experience working in a laboratory.
- Any experience assisting with asbestos microscopy using Polarizing Light Microscope (PLM) is a plus.
- TEM experience will be a great plus.
- College coursework in microbiology, biology, geology 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.
Nice-to-haves
- 8 units of Microbiology courses preferred.
- General regulatory requirements.
- Knowledge of computers, spreadsheets, and databases.
- Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
