Lab Analyst (Inorganics) - 2nd Shift

Description

LAUNCH YOUR FULFILLING CAREER IN LABORATORY SCIENCE

At Suburban Testing Labs - STL our main purpose is to protect public health and preserve the environment. We're "built to last" with over 60 years of successful operations. Our award-winning laboratory provides a caring, family culture for our people. With our current business expansion, we have a new opportunity for a bright, entry level candidate interested in having a voice at work and making a positive difference!

The selected candidate will be trained by our highly knowledgeable laboratory staff to perform important laboratory analyses that provide high quality, defensible data for our clients. A critical aspect of this role is to generate analytical data to help our clients ensure they are in compliance with governmental regulations related to environmental protection. This position works our second shift schedule Monday - Friday from 2 PM to 10:30 PM.

Our Laboratory Analysts are provided the opportunity to continuously learn, improve their skills and advance in their career with us. They work on state-of-the-art laboratory instrumentation and perform analyses using a variety of analytical techniques and methods.

Our Benefits Package Includes

• Medical PPO plan with Capital Blue Cross
• Dental and Vision
• Short-term disability pay and free life insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Paid time off for volunteer activities
• Paid time off bank to use for Vacation, Sick & Personal Time
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
• Pet Insurance
  
  

Some Of Our Perks Include

• "Fun Stuff" provided throughout the year via our Events Committee
• Pet-friendly office
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  

STL promotes diversity and provides a welcoming environment where different points of view and perspectives are encouraged! EOE- Equal Opportunity Employer. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT STL PLEASE VISIT: www.suburbantestinglabs.com

Please know STL does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this position.

What You Will Be Doing

• Be trained to complete preparation and analyses in accordance with SOPs
• Utilize state-of-the-art instruments & equipment
• Receive mentoring from your assigned Senior Scientist/Chemist
• Assess Quality Control and determine if results are valid for reporting
• Enter data into LIMS in a timely manner and deliver data for peer review
• Develop and maintain knowledge and understanding of laboratory systems and testing protocols, instrumentation and technology.
  
  

Requirements

What You'll Bring to Our Company

• Excitement and enthusiasm around learning new things and exceeding performance goals
• You're a team player who demonstrates a high level of curiosity
• You're analytical, accurate and detail-oriented
• Experience using Microsoft Office (especially excel and word) and other windows software
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Microbiology or related area; or Associate’s Degree; or equivalent experience;
• Prior automation and/or titration/PH (wet chemistry or probe) experience preferred;
• Prior hands-on lab experience preferred;
• Must be able to work second shift schedule Monday - Friday from 2 PM to 10:30 PM.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 pounds periodically during each work shift.
• Ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 10 pounds constantly.
• Engage in the following movements: Balancing, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, picking, grasping, climbing, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion.
• The incumbent is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines.
• The incumbent is potentially subject to conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: odors, gases, poor ventilation.
  
  

If unable to demonstrate these abilities upon a standardized, objective assessment performed by external occupational health professionals, all reasonable accommodations will be made, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and any other applicable Federal and Pennsylvania law.