Environmental Specialist Jobs in New York

* This position is in KAM Consultants Laboratory. Candidates without laboratory experience will not be considered.

*Applicants must have hands-on laboratory experience with asbestos and/or lead analysis.

KAM Consultants is hiring for an Environmental Analyst - PLM Specialist in Long Island City, NY.

We are seeking a skilled Environmental Analyst specializing in Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) for asbestos, and in depth analysis of non-culturable surface and air samples.

The analyst will prepare and analyze environmental samples according to scientific methodology in compliance with company Quality Assurance programs and SOP’s and must be knowledgeable of both job-specific routine and complex analyses. The analyst must be knowledgeable of the job-specific laboratory testing equipment, requiring the exercise of discretion and judgment in its operation. The analyst is responsible for entering laboratory data and validates/ reviews them for accuracy, and should be able to schedule sample analysis priority and workload according to due dates and sample holding times

PLM Analyst responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Assists in pursuing, receiving and maintaining necessary laboratory accreditations.
• Prepare and analyze aerobiological and environmental samples for asbestos and fungi.
• Accurately enters and reports analytical data.
• Performs independent data reviews for other analysts' work
• Performs analysis of reference materials, proficiency samples and other quality control samples as needed
• Maintains client service and provides technical support as needed
• Assists the QA manager in development, implementation and data collection of QA processes for the different analytical tests
• Performs confirmation of lab results as needed by client services personnel
• Performs and completes all analytical testing and Quality Assurance related tasks as needed
• Maintains and updates all necessary Training and QA documents onsite as necessary
• Coordinates and manages projects according to their rush status and due time for timely delivery
• Follows company policies and procedures and ensures that coworkers are doing the same
• Manages and disposes analyzed samples as needed
• Provides training support for relevant analytical services (i.e. mycology, bacteriology, asbestos, ect) as needed
• Recommends and coordinates sample transfer as necessary
• Establishes and maintains laboratory stock culture and reference samples
• Performs root cause analysis and implements corrective actions for errors and issues as necessary
• Maintains all equipment properly and co-ordinates servicing of all equipment used in the laboratory, as needed
• Routinely communicates available capacity to Laboratory Manager
• Supports other departments within the lab (mycology, asbestos, bacteriology, and other) when appropriate and as needed
• Other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Supervisor/Manager

Basic Minimum Qualifications :

• 5+ years of experience performing asbestos microscopy and/or 2+ years of experience performing spore trap and direct exam analysis required
• Expert on PLM microscopes and analysis
• (Required) Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a closely related science.
• Strong Communication and Organization Skills
• Leadership Experiences an innovative mindset
• Knowledge of computers, spreadsheets, and databases

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Negotiable

KAM is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Asbestos Analysis: 2 years (Preferred)
• PLM (polarized light microscopy) : 3 years (Required)

Location:

• Long Island City, NY 11106 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Long Island City, NY 11106 (Required)

Work Location: In person