Analyst 1

Do you believe in the power of teamwork and sharing ideas? Do you take pride in delivering exceptional quality and service with everything you do? Do you seek out ideas for improving the status quo? If you want to make a difference and love being surrounded by the best and the brightest, Bureau Veritas Laboratories might be the place for you!

Imagine being surrounded by the brightest minds in the industry

Bureau Veritas is recruiting a Microbiology Analyst I specializing in drinking water microbiological testing and quality assurance.

As a Microbiology Analyst 1, your main responsibilities are: 

• Review LIMS summary reports to plan and organize daily work.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure a high level of accuracy in sample preparation and analysis.
• Operate and maintain all necessary instruments and equipment to complete tasks (autoclaves, pH meter, incubators, Eppendorf pipettes).
• Assess and correct problems with laboratory operations according to SOP guidelines and ISO 17025 regulatory 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.
• Employ proper laboratory techniques to minimize risks 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 with updates on workstation status, including advance notification of any delays.
• Evaluate and initiate problem-solving in all areas of the laboratory.
• 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.
• Maintain training records and relevant qualifications.
• Keep work area clean, neat, and organized.
• Perform all other assigned responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline.
• Strong knowledge of microbiological techniques and laboratory procedures.
• Demonstrated experience in Microbiology (preferred).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Working Conditions:

• High-level work production in a fast-paced laboratory environment. May involve repetitive processes requiring patience, tenacity, and persistence.
• Flexible working hours, including mandatory overtime, shift work, and on-call responsibilities.
• May require long periods of standing.
• Some lifting and carrying of equipment or materials (up to 40 pounds).
• Handle hazardous materials using established safety procedures and appropriate protective equipment.

Bureau Veritas is a world leader in testing, inspection and certification services.

When we look at Bureau Veritas, we want to see a reflection of the communities in which we work.  Inclusion is about actively involving every employee’s ideas, knowledge, perspectives, approaches and styles to maximize business success.  Inclusion is about attracting new talent who will bring more diversity to our workforce, with differences in culture, professional backgrounds and beliefs.

15. purpose: shaping a world of trust.

Guaranteeing quality, ensuring Health and Safety, mitigating risks and improving performance as well as environmental protection and social responsibility … This is what Bureau Veritas is about, truly believing that it contributes to bettering society. 

Blending performance & integrity, with ambition & humility, responsibility & openness, we are proud that our people leave a mark on what they do.

We respect our people and believe in our talents. 

We empower them to leave their mark, working as a team for the benefit of our 400,000 clients across 140 countries.

We believe that leaving a mark is a true challenge and opportunity for every one of us, a sign of trust and impact, a bond with the future, a proof of growth and development. 

Being part of the BV family, is more than just working, it’s being convinced that you will Leave your mark…. in shaping a world of trust.

Join our talented community of scientists and experts and apply today at http://bvlabs.com/careers/current-opportunities

Bureau Veritas Labs is an equal opportunity employer.  We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and work environment.  If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise Human Resources of any accommodations that are required.  Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential.

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