Environmental GC–MS Lab Analyst — First Shift

Actalent; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation or Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent in Orland Hills, IL seeks a Lab Analyst to perform routine environmental sample testing using GC and GC-MS, following EPA Method 8260 and SOPs. This hands-on role focuses on data quality and documentation, with a first-shift schedule Tuesday through Saturday.

You will calibrate instruments, process samples, review results, and maintain safety in a fully onsite environment. Ideal for an early-career lab professional eager to deepen analytical skills in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental analysis using GC/GC-MS and EPA 8260.
• Strong documentation and QA practices.
• First shift and onsite role.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine environmental sample testing using GC and GC-MS.
• Prepare and process samples per SOPs and EPA 8260.
• Calibrate instruments and perform QA checks.
• Review data for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace and adhere to safety protocols.

Skills

GC/GC-MS instrumentation

EPA Method 8260

Environmental laboratory experience

Laboratory documentation

SOP compliance

Detail oriented

Tuesday-Saturday schedule

Tools

GC

GC-MS

Job description

Actalent in Orland Hills, IL seeks a Lab Analyst to perform routine environmental sample testing using GC and GC-MS, following EPA Method 8260 and SOPs. This hands-on role focuses on data quality and documentation, with a first-shift schedule Tuesday through Saturday.

You will calibrate instruments, process samples, review results, and maintain safety in a fully onsite environment. Ideal for an early-career lab professional eager to deepen analytical skills in a supportive team.