Analyst Ii

POSITION PROFILE

Job Title: Analyst 2
- Reports to (title): Laboratory Supervisor / Laboratory Manager
- Department: Laboratory

Basic Purpose: What is the overall function of the job?
- Results oriented to produce high quality defensible analytical data, safely and on time by following applicable Standard Operating Procedures
- Perform analyses and complex sample preparation proficiently
- Gain full knowledge with respect to performing analytical procedures and related quality control techniques

Key Accountability/Responsibilities: What specifically is this job expected to accomplish?
- Review LIMS summary reports to prioritize daily workload for self and junior staff.
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) when conducting the following work:

- Perform sample preparation and procedures prior to analyses
- Perform some basic testing procedures
- Identify any non-routine samples and seek guidance on procedures for handling
- Perform more complex sample preparation and analyses
- Ensure a high level of accuracy in sample preparation and analysis
- Operate and maintain all necessary instruments and equipment to complete tasks (PC / Mac computers, pipettes, thermal cyclers, automated sequencers, liquid handling instruments, etc)
- Proactive in ensuring that consumable supplies are available in the lab
- Meet quality and TAT specifications required by the client and ensure samples are analyzed within holding time requirements
- Perform method and/or data validation
- Provide support to ensure that instruments and equipment are maintained
- Assess and correct problems with all laboratory operations according to SOP guidelines and ISO 17025 regulation criteria
- Identify and document all known sample deviations, non-conformances, and/or process deviations and report to the Supervisor
- Provide input to corrective action procedures and report problems and Corrective Actions to the Supervisor
- Employ proper laboratory techniques to minimize risk of mislabeling, sample mix-up and cross contamination between samples and other materials
- Provide Supervisor/Manager with updates on workstation 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
- Suggest and help to implement production efficiencies
- Recommend solutions (technical/staffing), to make lab more effective and competitive
- Act as a positive change agent in supporting Bureau Veritas new initiatives (operational and cultural)
- Support and comply with all Bureau Veritas policies, Quality System and Health & Safety program
- Participates, when requested in lab and Health & Safety meetings
- Participates, when requested in internal and external audits
- Provide training and guidance to junior staff
- Maintain training records and relevant qualifications
- Keep work area clean, neat and organized
- All other responsibilities as assigned

Skills and Knowledge: What skills and knowledge are used to carry out job responsibilities and solve problems?
- Post-Secondary school education (B.Sc. preferred) or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated success in the role of Analyst 1
- Sound knowledge of sample handling procedures to ensure continuity and integrity of samples through compliance with laboratory procedures and quality assurance protocols
- Knowledge of, and experience with laboratory Occupational health and Safety practices to handle hazardous materials by taking the necessary precautions
- Ability to mentor junior staff to effect process changes
- Assesses problems and recommends solutions
- Willing to learn and continuously update skills and expertise through training
- Inspires, motivates and participates in building a strong team environment
- Uses good judgment, trains and assists in resolution of employee relations issues
- Excellent manual dexterity, record keeping, calculations and problem solving abilities
- Flexible to perform varying duties to accommodate changing priorities
- Accurately follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and instructions
- Detail oriented with accurate record keeping skills
- Good time-management, communication, multi-tasking and priority setting skills
- Strong computer skills
- Positive outlook with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Adapts to a changing environment
- Works both independently and as part of a team
- Learns quickly
- Experience with Ion Chromatography would be considered an asset.

Work Relationships
- Internal: Laboratory Operations, Customer Service and Sample Logistics Departments
- External:
Working Conditions: physical work environment, physical effort, visual and listening attention, and travel
- High level of work production in fast-paced lab environment. Can involve the repetition of the same process. Requires patience, tenacity and persistence.
- Flexible working hours, overtime and shift work
- Some lifting and c