Entry-Level Environmental Lab Technician – TCLP

Sterling Labs; North Riverside (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Sick Time Off

Health insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

401k

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Sterling Labs in North Riverside, IL is hiring a Laboratory Technician focused on TCLP analyses to support environmental testing.

You will set up, perform, and document qualitative and quantitative tests on solids and soils, monitor SOPs, and ensure data integrity in LIMS. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and adherence to protocols in a fast-paced lab.

Base pay starts at $17.25 per hour, with benefits including PTO, health and retirement plans, and paid holidays.

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.

Responsibilities

• Set up, conduct, and document qualitative and quantitative analyses of solid and soil samples.
• Prepare, digest, and analyze samples, ensuring consistency with lab SOPs.
• Perform TCLP (76.5%), SPLP (13.5%), and ZHE (10%) tests.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organized

Data interpretation

Education

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

Tools

LIMS (Element 7)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sterling Labs in North Riverside, IL is hiring a Laboratory Technician focused on TCLP analyses to support environmental testing.

You will set up, perform, and document qualitative and quantitative tests on solids and soils, monitor SOPs, and ensure data integrity in LIMS. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and adherence to protocols in a fast-paced lab.

Base pay starts at $17.25 per hour, with benefits including PTO, health and retirement plans, and paid holidays.