Mold Analyst

Job Description
The 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
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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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 Quality Assurance (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 accreditation
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 senior management
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