Metals Laboratory Analyst - Eurofins Specialty Metals Testing, Tacoma, WA

The analyst performs sample preparation as well as the analysis of environmental sample for trace metals determinations. The analyst interprets and manages data using laboratory information management systems, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft Excel, ensuring that data meets all established QA/QC criteria and is made available to the department managers within specified time frames.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Use established procedures, prepare, analyze and document sample analyses for a variety of methodologies including atomic fluorescence (CV-AFS, CV-GC-AFS), atomic absorption (HG-CT-GC-AAS), mass spectrometry (ICP-MS, ICP-MS/MS).Perform and interpret required QA/QC procedures; recommend, perform and document corrective actions and possible impacts to data quality.Perform all functions in support of and in compliance with all state and federal employee regulations.Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner.Demonstrate proactive commitment and adherence to industry and company safety regulations and proceduresCompletes all training requirements and ensures they are fully documented and on file with quality assurance and safety officers.Manages the completion of regular training for staff per our quality policies under the direction of department managers and quality assurance department.Ensure investigation reports and internal/external audit findings are completed on time.Regular attendance and punctuality.Troubleshoot instrument problems, perform routine maintenance, and consult with vendor technicians (e.g. service engineers) when appropriateManage inventory needs, assist in ordering of supplies, and maintain stock of all necessary components, supplies, standards and reagents.Utilize computer software to prioritize work, track samples, acquire data, perform calculations and statistical analysis, and store data to meet established deadlines.Conduct review of analytical sample preparation data including: checks for completeness, calculation accuracy, data interpretation and data quality objective coherence. Provide all documentation for peer and scientific review of data in a timely mannerTrain coworkers in sample preparation and analysis, instrument operation and maintenance, troubleshooting techniques and data quality objective adherenceConstructively troubleshoot issues (e.g. sample discrepancies, instrument malfunctions) with other team members and management.Provide feedback to department managers, quality assurance officers, and/or project managers about analysis, data, or other issuesEnsure department specific standard operating procedures are reviewed and/or updated on time.Provide back-up assistance to other analysts and lab assistants when necessary.Make recommendations and implement new methods, cost saving techniques or practices, efficiency improvements and policies for the department.Coordinate with the department managers and chemists on a daily basis.