Junior Environmental Lab Technician: Wet Chemistry

Sterling Labs; North Riverside (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Labs in Des Plaines, IL, is seeking an Environmental Laboratory Technician - Wet Chem to analyze water, wastewater, soil, and waste samples per SOPs. You will perform gravimetric solids, ammonia, nitrite, BTU, and flash point analyses, while calibrating instruments and maintaining equipment to ensure data quality.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and familiarity with Element LIMS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with Element LIMS or similar systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Organized, self-motivated, and able to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and document samples per SOPs to meet client deadlines.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory instruments daily.
• Create and label reagents and standards.
• Input results into LIMS and review data for quality.
• Report findings in Element for client access.
• Track inventory and order supplies.
• Dispose of samples safely per SOPs.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Element LIMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sterling Labs in Des Plaines, IL, is seeking an Environmental Laboratory Technician - Wet Chem to analyze water, wastewater, soil, and waste samples per SOPs. You will perform gravimetric solids, ammonia, nitrite, BTU, and flash point analyses, while calibrating instruments and maintaining equipment to ensure data quality.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and familiarity with Element LIMS.