Position Available In Blount, Tennessee

Laboratory Analyst I
Full-Time
Professionals
Maryville, TN, Maryville, TN, US
4 days ago

Requisition ID:

1910
Come join our family! Microbac Laboratories is an essential business offeringpetitive pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, generous paid time off including vacation, holidays and flex-time, a wellness program, referral bonus, tuition reimbursement and more! Whether you are just starting your career in science or looking to further it, Microbac will put you on the path of an exciting career with room to grow. Quality, safety, giving back to ourmunities, diversity and inclusion, customer success and employee wellbeing are part of our core culture. We are looking for motivated individuals to join our family as an Analyst.

ABOUT MICROBAC

Microbac serves our clients with the utmost expertise and respect for their market requirements, constraints and challenges. We embody apany-widemitment to exceptional customer experience, which has been refined over nearly 50 years of trusted, analytical and measurement experience.
Through our network of laboratories, offices, and field services, we have the flexibility to meet the unique requirements for each client, project and scope.
As a privately held third-party testingpany, Microbac operates with amitment to safety, quality andpliance. Our diverse work portfolio includes broad accreditation offerings and tested insights across the environmental, food and nutrition and life science markets.

JOB SUMMARY

The Analyst I, working in an accreditedmercial laboratory, provides a variety of routine scientific tasks under close supervision. Receives specific and detailed instructions as to required tasks and results expected. This position is for the food division within thepany w testing is focused in biology and microbiology methods. The position will require working on a floating schedule including some weekends and holidays.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Following established SOP’s and adhering to state, federal and other accrediting body requirements, prepare and process samples, and collect information about theposition of substances to support the analytical testing needs of clients, for such purposes as quantitative analysis, and product development Prepare necessary standards, solutions, reagents, media, and samples for sample analyses
Utilize specialized laboratory equipment and instrumentation to process and analyze samples
Perform equipment and instrumentation set up
Accurately record observations and data and basic interpretation of data
Maintain the integrity of procedures and record professional activity for peer review
Monitor and address sample backlog issues
Maintain accurate, up to date logs, notebooks and equipment records
Perform necessary laboratory administrative functions such as filing paperwork, photocopying, reviewing of data, and entering data intoputerized LIMS
Comply with and promote Safety, and Quality programs

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma
Basic knowledge of principles, terminology, practices, techniques and instrumentationmonly used in a laboratory setting
Ability to effectively prioritize work and manage time to meet deadlines and rush orders
Computer literacy
Ability to work with delicate laboratory equipment
Ability tomunicate effectively in both written and verbal formats

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable amodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.