Entry-Level Environmental Lab Technician - Soil & Water

Sterling Labs; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sterling Labs (Environmental Monitoring & Technologies, LLC) is an accredited environmental laboratory based near Chicago, performing soil and water analysis for DoD and environmental projects. The Laboratory Technician for Organic Extractions prepares, analyzes, and tests samples following SOPs and lab methods in a structured, safety-conscious environment.

Responsibilities include operating and maintaining lab equipment, preparing samples and reagents, and documenting results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, chemistry, or biology.
• Ability to learn laboratory information systems (LIMS), databases, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and form conclusions.
• Highly organized, with an ability to follow specific rules and patterns for analysis and equipment setup.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine operation, maintenance, calibration, and trouble-shoot laboratory equipment.
• Prepare samples, dilutions and splits for analysis according to the SOP.
• Prepare and properly label reagents and standards
• Complete general laboratory paperwork in logbooks, maintenance books, standard books, bench sheets, etc.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Highly organized

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, chemistry, or biology

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sterling Labs (Environmental Monitoring & Technologies, LLC) is an accredited environmental laboratory based near Chicago, performing soil and water analysis for DoD and environmental projects. The Laboratory Technician for Organic Extractions prepares, analyzes, and tests samples following SOPs and lab methods in a structured, safety-conscious environment.

Responsibilities include operating and maintaining lab equipment, preparing samples and reagents, and documenting results.