Analyst I (Microbiology)- Environment Testing, Chesapeake VA

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 and pharmaceutical 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, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies.

In addition, Eurofins is one of the key emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the USA.

Group's key figures are approx. 6.95 billion Euros turnover, over 950 laboratories across 60 countries and about 63,000 staff.

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 and pharmaceutical 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, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies.

In addition, Eurofins is one of the key emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the USA.

Group's key figures are approx. 6.95 billion Euros turnover, over 950 laboratories across 60 countries and about 63,000 staff.

Eurofins Environment Testing is searching for a Microbiology Analyst in Chesapeake, VA. Must live a commutable distance to the laboratory. Compensation based on experience. $18-22/hour

This is a full time position.

The Microbiology Analyst I prepares and analyzes environmental water samples using standard analytical techniques according to scientific and EPA methodology in compliance with Eurofins Environment Testing Philadelphia, LLC’s Quality Assurance programs and SOPs.

• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Perform basic micro lab techniques/analyses and prepare media/cultures, based on job function
• Contribute to a small team of analysts using bacterial test systems (i.e. Total Coliform testing,
  
  E. coli testing, Total Plate Counts, MPNs, and Wastewater testing)
• Assist in writing, reviewing and editing reports, protocols and SOP’s.
• Train other staff members.
• Efficiently carry out procedures necessary to complete each analysis with minimal supervision.
• Meticulously maintain precise records of all analyses in accordance with good laboratory practice.
• Culture and enumerate infectious bacterial pathogens using routine microbiological techniques.
• Enter data into LIMS computer system
• Maintain/calibrate equipment (Incubators, water baths, refrigerators, etc.)
• Prepare and wash glassware
• Performs other duties as assigned (Wet Chemistry, Sample Login, Courier, etc.)
• Receives and unloads incoming samples or consignments in accordance with DOT regulations and verifies receipt against Chain of Custody (COC), matches it to the corresponding quote and notes discrepancies daily. Verifies that COC’s are accurate, complete, and correct and seeks resolution for those that are not.
• Logs samples into Lab Management System daily to assign a lot number for tracking purposes and distributes paperwork to Project Managers.
• Labels samples so they may be identified by the lot number assigns and delivers samples to appropriate labs for analysis daily.
• Prepares bottle kits daily to be shipped to clients to collect samples and return for analysis in accordance with established procedures including EPA and DOT requirements.
• Forwards samples to other laboratories in accordance with DOT regulations as needed to run tests that are not performed at that location.
• Disposes of spent samples, waste and other potentially hazardous materials in accordance with established procedures.
• Monitors freezer and cooler temperatures daily to confirm that the readings are within SOP guidelines.
• Cleans and organizes…