Entry-Level Laboratory Technician - Organic Extractions
On-siteDes Plaines, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Perform routine operation, maintenance, and calibration of laboratory equipment while preparing and analyzing soil and water samples for SVOC, TPH, pesticides, and PCBs. Execute extractions using sonicators, microwaves, turbovaps, and separatory funnels, ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures for digestion, dilution, and labeling. Complete general laboratory paperwork, dispose of samples correctly, and communicate workload status and data quality issues to the supervisor. Assist with root cause investigations and implement corrective actions as directed by the Team Lead. Requires a Bachelor's degree in environmental science, chemistry, or biology, and the ability to work safely around hazardous chemicals while lifting up to 30 pounds.
Required Qualifications
- 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 the ability to follow specific rules and patterns for analysis and equipment setup
- Ability to maintain sustained attention and precision during repetitive or detailed analytical and extraction procedures
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with supervisors and coworkers regarding workload, safety, and data accuracy
- Must be able to lift, carry, and move solvent containers, sample batches, and laboratory equipment weighing up to 30 pounds using proper and safe lifting techniques
- Must be able to visually read meniscus lines, monitor sample color changes, and inspect instrument displays accurately; specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
- Must be able to work safely around organic solvents, compressed gases, acids, and other hazardous laboratory chemicals while wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves, lab coats, and safety glasses
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