Lab Analyst, Sample Receiver, Courier - Gainesville, FL

Advanced Environmental Laboratories, Inc. (AEL) is Florida's largest environmental and analytical testing laboratory network. AEL has been in business for 31 years and is a leader in the industry with modern instrumentation, computer technology, and employee opportunity. The clientele includes a wide range of consultants, industrial operations, and government agencies.

We are growing our team!
Our laboratory is seeking talented professionals to join our team in multiple roles, including Laboratory Analysts, Sample Receivers, and Couriers. These opportunities are part of our continued growth and commitment to providing high-quality laboratory services to our clients.

We are looking for dedicated individuals who are passionate about quality, teamwork, and making a difference through accurate and reliable testing. If you are interested in joining a dynamic laboratory environment with opportunities to learn and grow, we encourage you to apply.

Visit our website at http://www.aellab.com. AEL welcomes your application to join our team today.

PAY - Depending on position and experience. Will be discussed with candidates at interview.

Benefits: All full time positions include eligibility to health insurance, vision and dental; PTO, Floating Holiday, 401K with up to 4% company match. Short and long-term disability paid 100% by AEL along with life term insurance.

Analyst Position duties and responsibilities include:

• Responsible for the timely setup of methods and samples on instruments as measured by Thruput and Turnaround time
• Collaborates with management to develop, prepare, and implement quality and safety policies and procedures
• Implements strategic business initiatives with the objective of consistently producing accurate test results
• Conducts SOP development, review, edit and as needed
• Manages Method Detection Limits (MDLs) and Demonstration of Capabilities (DOCs) and assures completion throughout lab as required
• Understands operation and theory of all instrumentation in department
• Responsible for troubleshooting, performing preventive maintenance and repairs on instruments as needed
• Effectively manages staff performance; one-on-one meetings, evaluations, and training.
• Coaches and mentors staff and facilitates their personal and professional growth
• Performs data review in Horizon LIMS and assigns peer review groups
• Schedules department work days and hours for all analysts to comply with operational, method, regulatory and client requirements
• Tracks supplies and places purchase orders for/with the Lab Manager
• Assists with duties to manage Health and Safety and Hazardous Waste program
• Develops methods for new analyses
• Special projects, research, method performance improvements
• Attend and provide updates for daily status meetings
• Helps in the process of hiring and training both new and existing employees
• Works with other DMs in network
• Provides timely responses to internal and external inquiries related to quality and production
• Maintains high data quality, works with QA and performs well in audits
• Establish and maintain effective communication with staff

Requirements:

• BA or BS Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or some science field
• Five (5) or more years' experience in a commercial environmental laboratory certified under TNI or equivalent program

Previous experience preferred. Experience must have been in a commercial environmental laboratory certified under NELAP/TNI or an equivalent State program. College course work, grant work, or research work will not count toward this experience requirement.

Additional Selection / Hiring Information:

• Experience with Horizon LIMS, Thermo ICP, Seal Segmented Flow Analyzer, Metrohm IC, and other bench chemistry instruments.
• Employer will perform testing: standard written test of basic chemistry, math, EPA/DEP/DOH methods, and questions to test industry knowledge.
• Reference checks will be conducted.
• College transcript is required prior to employment.
• Required experience and/or degree detailed in job description above required to be documented on the resume in order for applicant to be considered. Applicants without the specific experience and/or degree will not be considered.

COURIER POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promptly respond to requests to pick up or deliver samples or supplies
• Follow specific sample transporting procedures given by the facility
• Responsible for picking up and transporting hazardous materials
• Complete documentation for accurate record of travel and client visits
• Maintain vehicle in clean and safe condition
• Must comply with safety driving regulations in accordance with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
• Plan trips for effective use of time to meet client needs
• Remain compliant with all driver procedures, certifications, and AEL company driver policies
• Communicate with the lab leads to ensure samples are delivered in a safe, timely and efficient manner
• Keep track of mileage and gasoline
• Other job duties as determined by local management

SAMPLE RECEIVER POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receives and unloads incoming samples or consignments in accordance with DOT regulations and verifies receipt against Chain of Custody (COC), matches it to the corresponding quote and notes discrepancies daily. Verifies that COC's are accurate, complete, and correct and seeks resolution for those that are not.
• Review and completion of Chain of Custody documentation
• Verify preservation and sample receipt condition
• Communication with client services and project managers regarding sample receipt issues
• Logs samples into Horizon Lab Information Management System (LIMS) daily to assign a workorder (WO) number for tracking purposes and distributes paperwork to Project Managers.
• Labels samples so they may be identified by the WO/sample number
• Assigns and delivers samples to appropriate labs or storage for analysis daily.
• May perform courier duties as necessitated to support lab and client needs.
• Represents AEL in a positive way by conducting daily client interaction in an appropriate and professional manner.
• Kit preparation and timely shipment of kits to clients
• Sample disposal according to procedures
• Inventory of supplies for sample kits
• Tracking, cleaning and decontamination of coolers
• Coordinates shipments to sub-labs and sister labs
• May assist with project management of ice testing and Walk-In clients

AEL is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, and has additional laboratories located in Tampa, Gainesville, Altamonte Springs, Miramar, Ft. Myers, Lake Placid, and Tallahassee.

Our government clients include over 140 city, county, State, and Federal agencies across Florida. Our private client’s includes a who’s-who list of the top engineering firms on the nation, along with multiple Fortune 500 corporations. Our typical work includes drinking water, wastewater, hazardous waste, CERCLA, RCRA, landfill, and property assessment projects. This well diversified portfolio of clients and projects enables AEL to avoid the highs and low of work that many of our competition face, and makes for a very stable working environment for our employees.

AEL currently employs some 200 personnel statewide. The staff includes degreed chemists, biologists, and microbiologists, along with trained technicians and support staff. Because of management philosophy, AEL is committed to helping its employees grow professionally and personally. In addition, AEL recognizes that a stable workforce is key to continuity, and continuity is key to quality for an environmental testing laboratory. AEL’s strong commitment to its staff shows in its low employee turnover, which remains below that typical for our industry and our competition.

Visit our website at http://www.aellab.com. AEL welcomes your application to join our team today.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $24