Job Title: Senior Analyst

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.

• Gains expertise in the area of work by intense training

• To be the resource for Laboratory Technicians and Analysts for all laboratory procedures and complex analyses. Participates in building a strong team of analytical professionals.

• Identifies and resolves analytical problems and suggests improvements in processes, staff and equipment resources

Key Accountability/Responsibilities: What specifically is this job expected to accomplish?

• Reviews LIMS summary reports to prioritize daily workload, rushes and specialty analysis for self and junior staff

• Performs more complex sample preparation and analyses, including method and/or data validation within holding time requirements

• Ensures a high level of accuracy in sample preparation and analysis

• Proactively orders supplies and maintains appropriate inventory levels

• Assumes a lead role in the planning and implementation of any procedural or equipment validation

• Ensures instruments and equipment are being maintained appropriately and assesses new instruments

• Identify and document all known sample deviations, non-conformances, and/or process deviations and report to the Supervisor.

• Provides input to corrective action procedures or may be assigned to perform the corrective action

• Employs 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

• Develops Standard Operating Procedures and general work instructions

• Identifies problems, provides feedback and recommends solutions (technical, procedural, quality, safety & human), to Supervisor

• Coordinates laboratory projects

• Assesses feasibility of Kaizen projects as needed

• Suggests and helps to implement production efficiencies

• Attends onsite client meetings and meetings with vendors as required

• Acts as a positive change agent in supporting Bureau Veritas new initiatives (operational and cultural)

• Supports and complies 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

• Provides technical expertise to staff through training and mentoring

• Maintains training records and relevant qualifications

• Keeps work area clean, neat and organized

• All other responsibilities as assigned

Bureau Veritas Canada

6744 50 Street NW, Edmonton, AB, T6B 3M9

Skills and Knowledge: What skills and knowledge are used to carry out job responsibilities and solve problems?

• B.Sc.,technical diploma or equivalent experience

• Demonstrated success in the role of Analyst 2

• 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

• Up-to-date knowledge of laboratory processes and automation

• Thorough understanding of Bureau Veritas’ Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

• Act as Department Lead when Manager, Supervisor or Team Leader are absent

• 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 changingenvironment

• Works both independently and as part of a team

• Learns quickly

• This positionhas limited supervisory responsibility

Work Relationships

• Internal: Laboratory Operations, Customer Service and Sample Logistics Departments

• External: Laboratory supplies and equipment vendors (Agilent, Fisher, etc.)

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

• Requires flexible working hours, overtime and shift work

• Some lifting and carrying (up to 40 lbs.) and may involve long periods of standing

• Hazardous materials are handled using established safety procedures and appropriate equipment