Entry-level Inorganics Laboratory Tech

6 days ago


Des Plaines, United States Sterling Labs Full time

**REPORTS TO**: Inorganics Manager

**JOB POSITION**: Full-Time

**WHY US?**
**Sterling Labs **invests in the success of our team. We are looking for highly motivated people who want to invest in their skillsets and career, be rewarded for initiative, and thrive in a collaborative environment. Our analytical data has tremendous impact in protecting human health and the environment. We value teamwork, continuous improvement and growth, and empowered ethical decision-making.
**We Preserve the Planet to Protect the Future.**

**Our Core Values**:
We strive for **Integrity in Everything We Do**. We're honest and transparent in our actions and decisions.
We are **Customer-Focused**. We prioritize our customers' needs and value their feedback.
We are **Never Satisfied** and are dedicated to continuous improvement. We always seek ways to improve and adapt to changing needs.

**Sterling Labs' **growth has been directly tied to our client’s needs for 36 years. We are a growth-oriented organization that puts our clients first. We partner with manufacturers, engineering firms, and government agencies to provide environmental laboratory data that helps protect the environment. From wastewater sampling and analysis in greater Chicago and Milwaukee, to nationwide service with Department of Defense partners, our commitment to our clients drives our growth.

**OBJECTIVES OF POSITION**:

- The Inorganics Laboratory Technician conducts routine samples analysis, preparation, and digestion with the use of instrumentation following official methods and laboratory Standard Operation Procedures (SOP).
- Responsible for planning daily workflow, monitoring quality of procedures and proper technique, and communicating issues and needs to the Inorganics Manager.
- Performs specific duties assigned by the Inorganics Manager to ensure that client service requests are met.
- Must display motivation to see projects through to completion to meet client expectations.

**SPECIFIC DUTIES OF THE POSITION**:

- Conduct routine samples analysis such as distillations, digestions, titrations using the appropriate technical equipment and instruments.
- Perform routine operation, maintenance, calibration, and trouble-shoots laboratory instruments.
- Calculate tests results and report results using a computer and laboratory information management system.
- Adhere to company standards, policies, and procedures.
- Communicate to your manager the status of your workload as well as any data quality issues.
- Assist your manager in determining sources of problems (Corrective Actions Reports) and implementing any corrective actions to resolve those issues.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements of the Position:

- Must be able to stand for long periods of time
- Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds using correct and safe lifting techniques.
- Must be able to work in refrigerated storage areas for short periods of time.
- Must be able to wear all PPE required for the position

Personal And Professional Credentials:

- Bachelor’s degree in the sciences preferred. Coursework, particularly labs in chemistry, a strong benefit.
- Computer skills, including some proficiency in Excel preferred, and willingness to learn our Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
- Multi-tasking skills and enjoy a fast-paced work environment.

**BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION**
At Sterling Labs we value our employees and recognize them as the driving force behind our success. We strive to create a supporting and inclusive work environment. We know that well-being of our employees is directly related to their productivity, that is why we offer a comprehensive benefits packet for our full-time employees, that includes:

- Healthcare benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision insurances
- Financial planning: 401(k), Life insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability insurances.
- Work-Life Balance Benefits: Paid Time Off (including vacation, sick leave, and holidays).

$16.50 /hour to be paid biweekly with opportunity for overtime

**EEO STATEMENT**:

- As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Sterling Labs does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law_

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