TEM Asbestos Analyst - Eurofins Built Environment Testing, Emeryville, CA

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox TEM Asbestos Analyst - Eurofins Built Environment Testing, Emeryville, CAFull-time Compensation: USD 23.00 - USD 27.00 - hourlyCompany DescriptionEurofins Scientific is a network of independent companies 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 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. With more than 20 U.S. locations, Eurofins Built Environment Testing offers Industrial Hygiene (IH) and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) services to protect health in built environments. Clients include consultants, industry, real estate, healthcare, government, and homeowners. Services cover a wide range of tests, including asbestos (PLM/TEM), mold, bacteria, VOCs, allergens, Legionella, radon, lead, silica, and more.Job DescriptionEurofins Built Environment Testing is looking for an TEM Asbestos Analyst in our Emeryville, CA location.  Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.The Analyst performs analysis of bulk and air for asbestos mineral fibers using TEM -Transmission Electron Microscopy.   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 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.Responsibilities:Prepare and analyze environmental samples for asbestos using TEM microscopy.Adherence to EPA, NVLAP, ELAP, OSHA, and NIOSH standards for asbestos identificationAccurately 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 procedures and ensures that coworkers are doing the sameSecondary Duties:Manages 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 asbestos testing Analysts as neededRecommends and coordinates sample transfer as necessaryEstablishes and maintains laboratory 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...