Lab Analyst Job Description
Lab analyst
provides operational and analytical support to the entire Property Management department, including Energy, Repairs & Maintenance, Recurring Services and Waste/Hazardous Waste Management.
Lab Analyst Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Serve as department SAP resource
Analysis services to formulation lab, evaluation
Prepare reagents, solutions, and standards
Interpret and modify chromatograms integration appropriately
The Analyst may be assigned to the performance of any duties for which they have been trained or qualified
Analysts undergo a lengthy process of EDUCATION and training
Perform routine analyses, including control samples and calibration checks, without supervision
Responsible for preliminary investigation, minor repair, and communication of problems involving instruments, methods, samples, sample containers
Maintain analytical data and Lab operating statistical record, to support plant operations and customer specification requirements
Analyze & document raw materials, in-process and finished products in accordance with Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures
Lab Analyst Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Lab Analyst
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: SAS, ASCP, IA, PMI, CPM, CPIM, US, CET, DOT, ACI
Education for Lab Analyst
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the lab analyst job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Chemistry, Science, Biology, Education, Associates, Microbiology, Engineering, Computer Science, Technical, Clinical Sciences
Skills for Lab Analyst
Desired skills for lab analyst include:
RCRA hazardous waste regulations
Waste determinations
How to immediately communicate discovery of spills and leaks
Qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis
Waste codes
Process stream samples with respect to critical results
Test procedure and results reporting as per standard method requirement
SAP
Cosmetic ingredients & manufacturing procedures
Laboratory testing techniques
Desired experience for lab analyst includes:
University degree, preferably Information Technology, Statistics or Math
Good experience in data research or data quality management
Very good experience with data query tools
General understanding of big data concepts
Basic understanding of internet technologies
Good level of English language, written and spoken
Lab Analyst Examples
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Lab Analyst Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a lab analyst. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for lab analyst
- Be thoroughly familiar with and able to operate instrumentation such as analytical balances, automatic titrators, TOC analyzer, ammonia analyzer, gas chromatographs, AA, HPLC, and Lachat Flow Injection Analyzer
- Responsible for coordination of Industrial Hygiene (IH) sampling with field technicians, and reporting results to HESS department
- Laboratory supports two PVC Plants in Houston Operations
- Promote and support a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible work environment
- Strive to continuously improve the quality process
- Serve as the Lab SMC by performing method audits of both lab analysts and production technicians
- Coordinate day to day activities of the lab
- Provide input, process support, and direction to other analysts on shift
- Manage and maintain the laboratory supplies inventory
- Serve as back-up Laboratory Supervisor
Qualifications for lab analyst
- BS/BA with a concentration in Chemical or Biological Science and two years laboratory experience
- AA/AS in a physical or biological science and three years experience in a laboratory
- AAS in a physical or biological science plus 4 years experience in a laboratory
- High school diploma and 3 years of job related experience
- AA/AS degree plus 2 years of job related experience
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and research skills are required
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Lab Analyst Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of lab analyst. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for lab analyst
- Record results legibly or make computer entry accurately for use by Lab and plant personnel
- Coordinate activities closely with production, loading and utility personnel
- Assists in maintaining the laboratory in a neat and orderly manner
- Performs assigned work without continuous supervision
- Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities
- This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship
- Develop prototypes and solutions leveraging advanced statistical methods on selected technologies
- Perform a variety of analytical testing of raw materials, in-process and final product samples
- Simultaneously operate a variety of analytical instruments to perform sample tests
- Use volumetric glassware, balances and dispensing devices to prepare samples for analysis
Qualifications for lab analyst
- Performs all duties with limited oversight
- Demonstrated project management involving implementation of changes within an electronic information system
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams through influence and collaboration
- Prefer 4 or more completed semesters of college chemistry
- Must be medically cleared and physically able to work in all areas of the refinery and perform all job requirements outlined utilizing required safety gear
- Must obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) for ongoing unescorted access into Refinery from perimeter gates
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Lab Analyst Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of lab analyst. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for lab analyst
- Follow all safety procedures within the laboratory and plant operations at all times
- Maintain consumable stock levels to ensure continual operation in the laboratory at all times
- Maintain received and prepared samples in an organized manner for future reference
- Sample, reagent and standard preparation
- Perform System Suitability tests as required by the laboratory equipment
- Measures, evaluates, and analyzes all sample specifications, assessment form information, database selections, websites, and library samples to ensure accuracy in determining like, kind & quality selections or matches
- Documents and verifies all unusual specifications, poor sample conditions, and any aspects of individual samples that does not comply with industry norms by placing internal notes and report comments in ITEL software
- Communicates with manufacturers and distributors as required by specific products
- Monitoring and inspecting process and packaging processes according to Q&FS policies and procedures, and QMP standards
- Manage the testing requirements for the positive release programs
Qualifications for lab analyst
- Requires safe work practices to ensure safety is a fundamental part of every task
- Requires ability to respond to refinery needs outside of normally scheduled work hours and take ownership of all work performed
- General knowledge of refinery process units and process knowledge preferred
- Requires strong computer skills including but not limited to LTS, LIMS, M.S
- Ability and willingness to work a variety of shift arrangements with appropriate overtime as needed to provide continuous lab coverage
- Ability and willingness to intermittently lift and carry up to 45 lbs
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Lab Analyst Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a lab analyst. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for lab analyst
- Analyze & document raw materials, in-process and finished products in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures
- Be thoroughly familiar with and able to operate instrumentation such as analytical balances, titrators, TOC analyzer, ammonia analyzer, gas chromatograph, ICP, HPLC, and Lachat Flow Injection Analyzer
- Serve as primary contact for internal study team regarding local lab data activities
- Develop and maintain process and associated documentation related to local lab data handling
- Enter and maintain database of lab reference ranges
- Collaborate with Data Management and the Clinical Affairs team to ensure receipt of laboratory reference ranges and appropriate data collection points in the EDC system
- Work with Data Management and Statistical Programming team to maintain programmed conversion factors and other key lab data information
- Perform lab data review
- Maintain study level documentation related to local lab data handling
- Mentor and train team members on the local lab data handling process
Qualifications for lab analyst
- Ability to pass the applicable quality control vision (Ishihara) test requirements
- Strong knowledge of MS programs Word, Excel, and Access
- Required experience with Business Intelligence platform, which may include the BI components of a Laboratory Information System (LIS)
- Required experience with LIS platform such as Cerner Lab (Millennium or Classic), Epic Beeker, Misys SunQuest
- Ability to work in a rotating shift position
- Data Preparation and Profiling
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Our growing company is hiring for a lab analyst. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for lab analyst
- Interact with project team members with a positive attitude, promoting and contributing to a good team spirit with a productive and professional environment
- Adapt to changing circumstances, policies, work assignments, and/or team members
- Able to multi-task and prioritize between tasks
- Ensure compliance with SOPs
- Working seamlessly with the corporate IT team
- Build and maintain a working relationship with Lab Owners, IT Teams and Management
- Proactively support the lab environment
- Document procedures, policies, troubleshooting and best practices
- Coordinates and works with outside vendors, with preventative maintenances, requires 6 hours of process area presence, to include gowning
- Maintain daily client communications
Qualifications for lab analyst
- Must be organized and possess ability to keep accurate legible documentation of work
- Minimum two-year college degree – science-related Associates Degree preferred
- Maintain a clean work area and operate in a safe manner at all times
- BS/BA in Chemistry, Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent some college experience- must have at minimum 14 college credit hours of chemistry course work as well
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry or Biology