Analyst 1 - Burnaby, Canada - Bureau Veritas
Description
Analyst 1
Burnaby, BC
Basic Purpose:
- Results oriented to produce high quality defensible analytical data, safely and on time by following applicable Standard Operating Procedures.
- Perform analyses and complex sample preparation proficiently.
- Gain full knowledge with respect to performing analytical procedures and related quality control techniques.
Key Accountability/Responsibilities:
- Review LIMS summary reports to plan and organize daily work.
- Follow Standard Operating Procedure (SOP's) when conducting following work:
- Perform sample preparation and procedure prior to analysis.
- Perform some basic testing procedure.
- Perform some basic instrument maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and diagnostics.
- Identify any nonroutine samples and seek guidance on procedures for handling.
- Prepare standards and reagents and ensure adequate supplies are available by monitoring quantities.
- Ensures a high level of accuracy in sample preparation and analysis.
- Operate and maintain all necessary instruments and equipment to complete tasks (computers, volumetric dispensers, balances, temperature devices, etc).
- Assess and correct problems with all laboratory operations according to SOP guidelines and ISO 17025 regulation criteria.
- Meet quality and TAT specifications required by the client and ensure samples are analyzed within holding time requirements.
- Identify and document all known sample deviations, nonconformances, and/or process deviations and report to the Supervisor.
- Employ proper laboratory techniques to minimize risk of mislabeling, sample mixup and cross contamination between samples and other materials.
- Provide input to corrective action procedures and report problems and Corrective Actions to the Supervisor.
- Provide Supervisor/Manager with updates on workstation status including advance notification of any delays.
- Evaluate and initiate problem solving in all areas of the laboratory.
- Provide input in improving Standard Operating Procedures and general work instructions.
- Support and comply with all Bureau Veritas policies, Quality System and Health & Safety program.
- Participates, when requested in lab and Health & Safety meetings.
- Participates, when requested in internal and external audits.
- Maintain training records and relevant qualifications.
- Keep work area clean, neat and organized.
- All other responsibilities as assigned.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Post-Secondary school education (B.Sc. preferred) or equivalent experience.
- Sound knowledge of sample handling procedures to ensure continuity and integrity of samples through compliance with laboratory procedures and quality assurance protocols.
- Knowledge of, and experience with laboratory Occupational health and Safety practices to handle hazardous materials by taking the necessary precautions.
- Excellent manual dexterity, record keeping, calculations and problem solving abilities.
- Flexible to perform varying duties to accommodate changing priorities.
- Accurately follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and instructions.
- Detail oriented with accurate record keeping skills.
- Good timemanagement, communication, multitasking and priority setting skills.
- Strong computer skills.
- Positive outlook with an ability to work in a fastpaced environment.
- Adapts to a changing environment.
- Works both independently and as part of a team.
- Learns quickly.
Working Conditions:
- High level of work production in fastpaced lab environment. Can involve the repetition of the same process. Requires patience, tenacity and persistence.
- Flexible working hours, overtime and shift work.
- May involve long periods of standing.
- Some lifting and carrying (up to 40 lbs).
- Hazardous materials are handled using established safety procedures and appropriate personal protective equipment.
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