What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analytical Laboratory Analyst position at Custom Processing Inc?
Description:Summary:The Laboratory Analyst is responsible for conducting analytical testing, supporting method development, and ensuring compliance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards. Reporting to the Business Unit Manager, the Laboratory Analyst plays a critical role in producing accurate, reliable results, managing sample workflows, and contributing to the lab's overall success.Accountable Functions and Responsibilities:• The lab analyst must uphold strict confidentiality concerning all laboratory operations, analytical data, client information, and proprietary methods. Adherence to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 confidentiality requirements is mandatory, and any breach may result in disciplinary action.• Perform routine and advanced analytical testing using instrumentation such as HPLC, LC-QqQ/MS, GC/MS, and ICP/MS.• Accurately prepare samples, standards, and reagents in accordance with established protocols.• Interpret and document test results, ensuring compliance with quality control requirements.• Resolves routine questions and problems and refers more complex and non-routine issues to higher levels.• Oversee and manage the flow of customer samples coming into the lab.• Log incoming samples and ensure proper labeling and tracking.• Collaborate with the Business Unit Manager to prioritize testing schedules based on client deadlines and laboratory capacity.• Under direct supervision of the Business Unit Manager, perform development, modification, verification, and validation of analytical methods to meet client and regulatory requirements.• Submits analyses and interpreted results, including issuing statements of conformity, opinions, and interpretations, in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 to the Business Unit Manager for approval.• Optimize existing methods for improved efficiency and accuracy.• Requisitions chemicals and other necessary laboratory supplies.• Adhere to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards, ensuring proper documentation and record keeping.• Participate in internal audits and contribute to the resolution of non-conformance issues.• Maintain accurate records and data.• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of analytical equipment.• Ensure instruments are calibrated and functioning properly, notifying management of any issues.• Work closely with the Business Unit Manager and other team members to meet client deadlines.• Communicate effectively about testing progress, results, and challenges.• Support training efforts for junior staff or interns as needed.• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.Requirements:Required Qualifications:• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or a related scientific discipline, or an A.S. degree in a related scientific discipline with 2 years’ of laboratory experience.• Experience with regulatory, QA, and cGMP Current Good Manufacturing Practices requirements for food and Pharmaceuticals.• Hands-on experience with HPLC, GC/MS, LC-QqQ/MS, and/or ICP-MS preferred.• Ability and willingness to work self-supervised in a fast-paced dynamic environment with changing priorities, forward thinking with flexibility.• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.• Attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate results.• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards is a plus.• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar software for data entry.Location:• High security analytical laboratory located in a food grade facility in Reading, PAWork Environment (estimated averages):• Office (10%)• Laboratory (90%) • Hands-on work in a laboratory setting with exposure to chemicals and instrumentation.• Ability to stand for extended periods and handle light to moderate lifting (up to 50 lbs).
Salary : $40 - $53