Laboratory Technician

We Energies; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, seeks a Laboratory Technician for its Milwaukee, Wisconsin location. The role starts January 2027 and is represented by the union.

The position involves conducting physical and chemical analyses, supporting lab customers, and ensuring instruments meet industry and environmental regulations. Minimum qualifications include an associate degree in Chemical Technology or equivalent with hands-on lab coursework.

Qualifications

• Two-year Associate degree in Chemical Technology or equivalent.
• Two years of post-high school education with chemistry courses including hands-on lab work.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical and chemical analysis and testing services using sophisticated laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Provide technical support to lab customers in areas of expertise.
• Maintain and operate instruments and equipment in accordance with industry standards and state and federal environmental regulations.

Skills

Laboratory analysis

Education

Associate degree in Chemical Technology

Job description

We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Laboratory Technician in our Milwaukee, Wisconsin location. This position is represented by We Energies L2150 Union.

Start Date for this role is January 2027.

Job Responsibilities

The principal duties of the Laboratory Technician include:

• Provide physical and chemical analysis and testing services using sophisticated laboratory instruments and equipment for all WE business units
• Provide technical support to lab customers in areas of expertise
• Maintain and operate instruments and equipment in accordance with industry standards and state and federal environmental regulations

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicant must have a two-year associate degree in Chemical Technology or equivalent. In lieu of the two-year associate degree in Chemical Technology, the applicant must have completed two years of accredited post-high school education with a minimum of four full semester courses in the field of chemistry, including a minimum of one full semester course that includes hands-on laboratory work.

End Date: 11/13/2026

Minimum Posting Range: $30.36

Maximum Posting Range: $50.59

The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.

WEC Energy Group benefits

We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.

WEC Energy Group will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. As a result, all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. The Company also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws that require it to take affirmative action.

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