The Lab 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 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.Prepare and analyze environmental samplesAccurately enters and reports analytical data using the LIMSPerforms independent data reviews for other analysts’ workPerforms analysis of reference materials, proficiency samples and other quality control samples as neededMaintains client service and provides 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 analytical testing QA related tasks as neededAssists in pursuing, receiving and maintaining necessary laboratory accreditationsMaintains 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 deliveryAssists co-workers on analytical questions, as necessaryParticipates in Lean initiatives and projects when called uponFollows company policies and proceduresManages and maintains the inventory of re-sale supply items and laboratory consumables and takes necessary steps to re-order supplies as neededManages and disposes analyzed samples as neededTrains new mycology or bacteriology or asbestos or other analytical testing Analysts as neededRecommends and coordinates sample transfer as necessaryEstablishes and maintains laboratory stock culture and reference samplesPerforms root cause analysis and determines and implements corrective actions for errors and issues as necessaryMaintains all equipment properly and co-ordinates servicing of all equipment used in the laboratory, as neededRoutinely communicates available capacity to Regional ManagerSupports other departments within the lab (mycology, asbestos, bacteriology, and other) when appropriate and as neededOther responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Supervisor/Manager
