Analytical Laboratory Analyst

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, PA
  
  

Work 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).