Laboratory Technician / Assistant, Eurofins Built Environment Testing, Pomona, CA

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. 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.

Job Description

Job Description

Eurofins Built Environment Testing is searching for a Laboratory Technician / Assistant in Pomona, CA

The Technician primarily assists in analysis of bulk samples using PLM for asbestos, and analysis of non-culturable surface and air samples for fungi.  Technician 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 technician 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.

Laboratory Technician / Assistant responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepare and analyze aerobiological and environmental samples for asbestos and fungi.
• 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 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  and Quality Assurance 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
• Coordinates 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 as needed
• Follows company policies and procedures and ensures that coworkers are doing the same
• 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
• Provides training support for relevant analytical services (i.e. mycology, bacteriology, asbestos, ect) as needed
• Recommends and coordinates sample transfer as necessary
• Establishes and maintains laboratory stock culture and reference samples
• Performs root cause analysis 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 Regional Manager
• 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

Qualifications

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• 0 - 1+ years of experience performing asbestos microscopy using Polarizing Light Microscope (PLM)
• TEM experience will be a great plus
• Some college in microbiology, biology, geology or a closely related science.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English

The ideal candidate would possess:

• 8 units of Microbiology courses preferred
• General regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of computers, spreadsheets, and databases
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills