Bacteria Analyst - Eurofins Built Environment Testing - Burlingame, CA - Eurofins EPK Built Environment Testing, LLC

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

Eurofins Built Environment Testing is searching for an experienced Bacteria Analystin Burlingame, CA

The Analyst primarily performs bacterial culture and screening analysis of environmental samples. 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.

Bacteria Analyst responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepare and analyze aerobiological and environmental samples for bacteria.
• Legionella culture analysis
• Gram Stain techniques
• E.coli and coliform screen analysis
• Quantitray method preparation and analysis
• Bacteria Genus and Species Identification using Biology
• Prepare media
• Dilution preparations
• 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, etc) 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, and other) when appropriate and as needed
• Other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Supervisor/Manager

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in microbiology, biology, geology or a closely related science preferred
• 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:

• 0-1+ years of experience performing microbiology/bacterial preparation and analysis
• Legionella culture and Heterotrophic Plate Count (HPC) analysis experience desired.