Analyst 1 (Ecotox)

Position Information:

Basic Purpose:

Key Accountability/Responsibilities:

• Review LIMS summary reports and organize daily work
• Meet quality and TAT specifications required by the client; ensure samples are analyzed within holding time requirements
• Employ proper laboratory techniques to minimize risk of mislabeling sample mix-up and cross contamination between samples and other materials
• Perform routine toxicity analyses in strict compliance to the requirements of the Standard Operating Procedures
• Responsible for maintaining cultures of bioassay organisms such as, rainbow trout, Daphnia magna, Ceriodaphnia dubia, and various algae. Assist with organism culture troubleshooting
• Assess and correct problems with all laboratory operations according to SOP guidelines and ISO 17025 regulation criteria
• Identify and document all known sample deviations, non-conformances, and/or process deviations and report to the Supervisor
• Keep accurate records of all work, i.e., calibration and maintenance of instruments, water quality measurements, culture mortality and reproduction and test results
• Provide preliminary client updates, as required
• Inform Supervisor if SOP requires clarification or updates
• Participate in internal/external audits, and contribute to MIAs, NSCs, investigations/corrective actions, when requested
• Enter and verify data including TOXELN reporting
• Evaluate and initiate problem solving in all areas of the laboratory
• Participate in developing Standard Operating Procedures and general work instructions
• Participate in the development / validation of new procedures and instruments, as required
• Monitor the laboratory to improve efficiencies and reduce costs in a continuous and ongoing fashion
• Support and comply with all Bureau Veritas policies, Quality System and Health & Safety program
• Maintain training records and relevant qualifications
• Keeps work area clean, neat and organized
• All other responsibilities as assigned