Mycology Microscopy Analyst - Eurofins Built Environment Testing USA - Marlton, NJ

Company Description

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.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

The Analyst prepares and analyzes environmental samples according to scientific methodology in compliance with company Quality Assurance programs and standard operating procedures, 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

Preparation and analysis of air, surface, and bulk samples for fungi and asbestos analysis

Visually determine spore type and other debris in 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 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 accreditations

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

Qualifications

Other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Supervisor/Manager

BS or BA in biology or closely related science

Preferred Experience

1 year work laboratory experience

Ability And Skills

Environmental methodologies

General regulatory requirements

Analytical laboratory techniques

Laboratory QA requirements

Knowledge of computers, spreadsheets, and databases

Additional Information

Full-time position Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Candidates within commutable distance of Marlton, NJ are encouraged to apply.

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work.

To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com .

Eurofins Environment Testing Businesses in US are routinely engaged in Federal Contracts. Federal Government vaccination mandates MAY apply to staff working in these businesses. Successful applicants will be required to confirm vaccination status or demonstrate eligibility for medical or religious exemptions prior to commencing employment.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Eurofins Environment Testing Businesses in the US are routinely engaged in Federal Contracts. Federal Government vaccination mandates may apply to staff working in these businesses. Successful applicants may be required to confirm vaccination status or demonstrate eligibility for medical or religious exemptions prior to commencing employment. In addition, certain positions require travel for which vaccination is required in accordance with Eurofins policy.