Laboratory Analyst (Polarized Light Microscopy)

Location: Cary, NC, USA; candidates must be within commutable distance of the laboratory. Onsite, first shift, Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm.

Salary: Up to $19 per hour

Company

hirify.global is an international life sciences company providing analytical testing services across food, environmental, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, forensic, and other scientific fields.

What you will do

• Prepare and analyze bulk asbestos samples using polarized light microscopy.
• Enter, validate, review, and report analytical data through the LIMS.
• Perform quality control testing, reference-material analysis, proficiency samples, and result confirmations.
• Schedule sample workloads and coordinate projects according to due dates, hold times, and rush status.
• Maintain laboratory training and QA documentation and support laboratory accreditation activities.
• Follow laboratory procedures and help ensure compliance across the workplace.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, Geology, or a closely related science.
• Two to three years of laboratory experience involving asbestos or microscopy analysis is preferred.
• Knowledge of environmental methodologies, regulatory requirements, analytical laboratory techniques, and laboratory QA requirements.
• Computer, spreadsheet, database, scientific, organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Authorization to work indefinitely in the United States without restriction or sponsorship, and professional working proficiency in English, is required.

Nice to have

• Experience analyzing non-culturable surface and air samples for fungi.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Career development support and an emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability.