Entry-level Laboratory Technician, TCLP

Sterling Labs•Des Plaines, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Sterling Labs is seeking a highly motivated Entry-level Laboratory Technician for its TCLP department. This role is crucial in supporting environmental testing by conducting various laboratory tests and analyses, with a primary focus on TCLP analysis using established methods and SOPs. The company values teamwork, continuous improvement, growth, and ethical decision-making, and has been providing environmental laboratory data for 40 years to protect human health and the environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, chemistry, or biology.
Ability to learn laboratory information systems (LIMS), databases, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and form conclusions.
Highly organized, with an ability to follow specific rules and patterns for analysis and equipment setup.
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.

Responsibilities

Set up, conduct, and document qualitative and quantitative analyses of solid and soil samples.
Prepare, digest, and analyze samples, ensuring consistency with lab SOPs.
Perform Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) (76.5%), Synthetic Precipitation Leaching Procedure (SPLP) (13.5%), and Zero-Headspace Extraction (ZHE) (10%) tests.
Carry out wet-chemistry procedures, including hexavalent chromium (CR6) preparation and soil pH measurement of soil samples.
Operate and maintain laboratory equipment (e.g., pH meters, scales, thermometers, auto-titrators, tumblers, filters, and fume hoods), and troubleshoot as necessary.
Monitor process parameters, evaluate anomalies, and report results in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS - Element 7).
Ensure product quality compliance with lab standards and specifications.
Complete required laboratory documentation in logbooks, maintenance books, standard books, bench sheets, etc.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment, following disposal procedures according to SOPs.
Track and manage supplies needed for successful test runs.
Conduct routine hazard assessments of materials and identify any potential risks or issues with equipment or materials.
Other duties as assigned.