TEM Lab Technician

Eurofins USA Environment Testing; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated TEM Lab Prep Technician to join their team. In this full-time role, you'll prepare and analyze environmental samples, ensuring compliance with quality assurance protocols. Your expertise in laboratory techniques and methodologies will be crucial in validating data and supporting clients with accurate reports. This position offers a structured work schedule, with opportunities for overtime, and is designed for those who are passionate about environmental science and quality assurance. Join a company that values your growth and embraces diversity in the workplace.

Benefits

PTO

Company matching 401K plan

Overtime pay

Health benefits

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of laboratory experience required.
• Knowledge of environmental methodologies and analytical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze environmental samples according to scientific methodology.
• Accurately enter and report analytical data using LIMS.
• Maintain and update necessary Training and QA documents onsite.

Skills

Environmental methodologies

General regulatory requirements

Analytical laboratory techniques

Laboratory QA requirements

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Education

BS or BA in a closely related science

Tools

LIMS

Laboratory testing equipment

Job description

Job Description

The TEM Lab Prep 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyze environmental samples
• 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 QA 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
• Co-ordinates 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 and projects when called upon
• Follows company policies and procedures
• 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
• Trains new mycology or bacteriology or asbestos or other analytical testing Analysts as needed
• Recommends and coordinates sample transfer as necessary
• Establishes and maintains laboratory stock culture and reference samples
• Performs root cause analysis and determines 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:

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Environmental methodologies
• General regulatory requirements
• Analytical laboratory techniques
• Laboratory QA requirements
• Knowledge of computers, spreadsheets, and databases
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills

Minimum Requirements:

• BS or BA in a closely related science plus 1-2 years of laboratory experience required
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Position is full-time Monday – Friday, 1st shift 8:00am-5:00pm, with overtime as needed.

Salary Range: $18.00 – $21.00 an hour with benefits, PTO and company matching 401K plan

Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.

We support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.

Sustainability matters to us! We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!

Find out more in our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/

Eurofins USA Environment Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.