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SalaryLABORATORY ANALYST
CATAPULT YOUR CAREER WITH OUR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE LABORATORY THAT'S "BUILT TO LAST" AS WE CELEBRATE 60 YEARS OF SUCCESS!
At Suburban Testing Labs - STL our main purpose is to protect public health and preserve the environment. We’re an award-winning laboratory that provides a caring, family culture for our people. We have a new opportunity for a bright candidate interested in having a voice at work and making a positive difference!
The selected candidate will be trained by our highly knowledgeable senior scientists 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.
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 Total Compensation Package Includes:
- Competitive Salary
- 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 Vacation, Sick & Personal Time
- Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
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
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
- 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.
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.
- 1 year of on-the-job, lab work experience outside of academia.
- STARTING PAY DEPENDS ON LEVEL OF EDUCATION & JOB EXPERIENCE.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to and including 50 lbs.
- Frequent standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, bending
- Visual acuity to determine accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness to make laboratory observations
- Employee is subject to typical laboratory conditions, including potential exposure to chemicals
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Reading, PA 19605 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Reading, PA 19605: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
