Laboratory Technician / Assistant, Eurofins Built Environment Testing, Portland, OR

Eurofins Built Environment Testing is searching for a Laboratory Techncian / Assistant to assist the Flame AA Lead (Pb) team in Portland, OR.

The Laboratory Technician primarily assists with performing analysis of Paint Chip, Bulk, and Wipe using Flame AA for Lead.  Laboratory 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 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.

Flame AA Lead Laboratory Technician responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepare and analyze environmental Paint Chip, Bulk, and Wipe samples for Flame AA Lead.

• 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 Flame AA Lead Analysis

• 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 Laboratory 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