The Analyst performs analysis of non-culturable surface and air samples for fungi. Prepares and analyzes environmental samples in compliance with established quality assurance protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs). This role requires proficiency in both job-specific routine and complex analyses, ensuring data accuracy and timely reporting through our LIMS that ultimately generates required reports to clients. The ideal candidate has efficient time management skills and a solid understanding of the job-specific laboratory testing equipment. This position requires discretion, judgment, and the ability to collaborate within a fast-paced environment.ResponsibilitiesPrepare and analyze aerobiological, environmental, and water samples for fungal analysisAccurately enters and reports analytical data using the LIMSPerforms independent data reviews of other analysts’ workPerforms analysis of reference materials, proficiency samples and other quality control samples as requiredUpholds exceptional client service standards and offers technical support as neededAssists the QA manager in development, implementation and data collection of QA processes for the different analytical testsPerforms confirmation of lab results as needed by client services personnelPerforms and completes all QA analytical testing related tasks as needed Assists in pursuing, receiving and maintaining necessary laboratory accreditations  Maintains and updates all necessary Training and QA documents onsite as necessaryCo-ordinates and manages projects according to their rush status and due time for timely delivery Assists co-workers on analytical questions, as necessaryParticipates in Lean initiatives and projects when called uponFollows company policies and procedures and ensures that coworkers are doing the sameSecondary DutiesMonitor and maintain inventory of laboratory consumables and supplies, reordering as neededManages and disposes analyzed samples as neededTrains new mycology or bacteriology or asbestos or other analytical testing Analysts as neededCoordinate and facilitate sample transfer as necessaryEstablishes and maintains laboratory stock culture and reference samplesPerforms root cause analysis and implements corrective actions for analytical discrepancies and errors as necessaryMaintains all equipment properly and co-ordinates servicing of all equipment used in the laboratory, as needed Routinely communicates available capacity to Laboratory ManagerSupports other departments within the lab (mycology, asbestos, bacteriology, and other) when appropriate and as neededOther responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Supervisor/Manager
