Analyst I

About Microbac

Microbac Laboratories, Inc. is a premier commercial laboratory testing firm that partners with clients nationwide, offering laboratory solutions to life science, food and nutrition, and environmental industries. We serve our clients with the utmost expertise and respect for their market requirements, constraints, and challenges. We embody a company-wide commitment to exceptional customer experience, refined by over 50 years of trusted, analytical, and measurement experience.

As a privately held third-party testing company, Microbac operates with a commitment to our workforce, safety, quality, and compliance. 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 accredited commercial laboratory, provides a variety of routine scientific tasks under close supervision. They receive specific and detailed instructions as to required tasks and results expected. This position is specifically focused on food chemistry and food analysis.

Essential Functions

• Follow established SOPs and adhere to state, federal, and other accrediting body requirements, preparing and processing samples, and collecting information about the composition of substances to support 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.
• 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 into computerized LIMS.
• May be asked to perform duties of a Technical Manager or Study Manager.
• Comply with and promote Safety and Quality programs.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma; plus, two years of related experience or a bachelor's degree.
• Basic knowledge of principles, terminology, practices, techniques, and instrumentation commonly used in a laboratory setting.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to effectively prioritize work and manage time to meet deadlines and rush orders.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, sitting.
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.
• Regular exposure to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Moderate noise levels in the work environment.
• Physical requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.