- Review task board to plan and organize daily work
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) when conducting following work:
- Perform sample preparation and procedure prior to analyses
- Analysis of results. Where applicable, this may include statements of conformity or opinions and interpretations
- Identify any non-routine samples and seek guidance on procedures for handling
- Prepare standards and reagents and ensure adequate supplies are available by monitoring quantities
- Ensure a high level of accuracy in sample preparation and analysis
- Operate and maintain all necessary instruments and equipment to complete tasks
- 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, non-conformances, and/or process deviations and report to the Supervisor and or Manager
- Employ proper laboratory techniques to minimize risk of mislabeling, sample mix-up 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/Team Lead with updates on work status including advance notification of any delays
- Evaluate and initiate problem solving in all areas of the laboratory
- Participate in developing Standard Operating Procedures and general work instructions
- Participate in the development / validation of new procedures and instruments, as required
- Monitor the laboratory to improve efficiencies and reduce costs in a continuous and ongoing fashion
- Support and comply with all Bureau Veritas policies, Quality System and Health & Safety program
- Participate, when requested in lab and Health & Safety meetings
- Participate, when requested in internal and external audits
- Provide training and guidance to junior staff
- Maintain training records and relevant qualifications
- Keeps work area clean, neat and organized
- reporting to laboratory management on the performance of the management system and any need for improvement;
- All other responsibilities as assigned
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