Asbestos PLM Analyst, Built Environment Testing - Folsom, CA

• Full-time
• Compensation: USD 22 - USD 26 per hour

Eurofins Scientific is a network of independent companies providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

With more than 20 U.S. locations, Eurofins Built Environment Testing offers Industrial Hygiene (IH) and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) services to protect health in built environments. Clients include consultants, industry, real estate, healthcare, government, and homeowners.

Services cover a wide range of tests, including asbestos (PLM/TEM), mold, bacteria, VOCs, allergens, Legionella, radon, lead, silica, and more.

Eurofins Built Environment Testing is searching for an experienced Asbestos Analyst in Folsom, CA.

The Analyst primarily performs analysis of bulk samples using PLM for asbestos. 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.
• Accurately enter and report analytical data using the LIMS.
• Perform independent data reviews for other analysts’ work.
• Perform analysis of reference materials, proficiency samples and other quality control samples as needed.
• Maintain client service and provide technical support as needed.
• Assist the QA manager in development, implementation and data collection of QA processes for the different analytical tests.
• Perform confirmation of lab results as needed by client services personnel.
• Perform and complete all analytical testing and Quality Assurance related tasks as needed.
• Assist in pursuing, receiving and maintaining necessary laboratory accreditations.
• Maintain and update all necessary Training and QA documents onsite as necessary.
• Coordinate and manage projects according to their rush status and due time for timely delivery.
• Assist co‑workers on analytical questions, as necessary.
• Participate in Lean initiatives as needed.
• Follow company policies and procedures and ensure that coworkers are doing the same.
• Manage and maintain the inventory of re‑sale supply items and laboratory consumables and take necessary steps to re‑order supplies as needed.
• Manage and dispose analyzed samples as needed.
• Provide training support for relevant analytical services (i.e. mycology, bacteriology, asbestos, etc.) as needed.
• Recommend and coordinate sample transfer as necessary.
• Establish and maintain laboratory stock culture and reference samples.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for errors and issues as necessary.
• Maintain all equipment properly and coordinate servicing of all equipment used in the laboratory, as needed.
• Routinely communicate available capacity to Regional Manager.
• Support other departments within the lab (mycology, asbestos, bacteriology, and other) when appropriate and as needed.
• Other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Supervisor/Manager.

• 1+ years of experience performing asbestos microscopy.
• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, biology,…