Bacteriology Analyst

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, 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 with the biggest companies in the world 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.

Eurofins is looking for a
Bacteriology Analyst
to join our Pasadena, TX site!

The Bacteriology Analyst prepares and analyzes environmental samples according to
scientific methodology and validates/reviews data for accuracy. All collected data will be
uploaded into the LIMS that ultimately generates required reports
to clients. This position will also oversee scheduling 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
• 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
• Supports other departments within the lab (mycology, asbestos, bacteriology, and other) when appropriate and as needed

• BS or BA in a closely related science

Experience:

• 1-2 years work laboratory experience
• General regulatory requirements
• Analytical laboratory techniques
• Laboratory QA requirements
• Knowledge of computers, spreadsheets, and databases

Candidates within the commutable distance of Pasadena, TX are eligible to apply. This role will be a full-time role, Monday
- Friday, 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM.

This is an hourly role ranging from $20.00 - $22.00 per hour depending on experience. This is a full time opportunity that offers benefits, PTO and company matching 401K plan.

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