Entry-Level Environmental Lab Technician — Grow & Learn

Sterling Labs; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sterling Labs in the greater Chicago area is seeking an Environmental Laboratory Technician to support sample preparation, digestion, and analysis per SOPs. You will maintain instrumentation, document results in LIMS, and help ensure data quality.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related field, are proficient with MS Office, and familiar with LIMS such as Element. We offer a collaborative, growth‑oriented team and standard benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related scientific discipline.
• Proficiency with standard office software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), such as Element™ or comparable platforms, is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented, with the ability to manage tasks independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory and notify the supervisor of supply needs to ensure uninterrupted laboratory operations.
• Perform routine operation, calibration, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation in accordance with SOPs.
• Prepare, label, and document reagents, calibration standards, and quality control solutions.
• Complete general laboratory paperwork in logbooks, maintenance books, standard books, bench sheets, etc.
• Report results in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Properly dispose of samples according to the SOPs.
• Maintain the cleanliness and functionality of laboratory equipment and workspaces to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Proactively communicate workload status, data discrepancies, or potential issues to the department manager.
• Participate in root cause investigations, including Corrective Action Reports (CARs), and assist with implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Communicate sample and work order status using the Work Status Report in Element 7.
• Other duties as determined by the department manager.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Element LIMS

Job description

Sterling Labs in the greater Chicago area is seeking an Environmental Laboratory Technician to support sample preparation, digestion, and analysis per SOPs. You will maintain instrumentation, document results in LIMS, and help ensure data quality.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related field, are proficient with MS Office, and familiar with LIMS such as Element. We offer a collaborative, growth‑oriented team and standard benefits.