Lab Technician (Inorganics)

At SPL the work you do matters. Our teams provide trusted energy and environmental testing and measurement solutions that protect communities support critical infrastructure and safeguard the environment. With a nationwide footprint and opportunities for growth across multiple locations and disciplines SPL is a place where you can build a career while making a real-world impact.

Were searching for a motivated Laboratory Technician to support our environmental laboratory team in Reading PA.

In this role youll be actively engaged in daily laboratory operations supporting critical testing through sample preparation analytical testing and accurate documentation within the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Youll work hands-on with laboratory instrumentation contribute to quality and compliance initiatives and help maintain a safe efficient and well-organized laboratory environment. This position offers the opportunity to strengthen technical expertise collaborate with an experienced team and directly contribute to reliable high-quality results that support essential laboratory operations.

What Youll Do

• Prepare environmental water samples and perform routine testing including BOD/CBOD IC FIA SFA spectrophotometry wet chemistry titrations and reagent preparation
• Operate calibrate troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment and instrumentation
• Accurately enter document and review sample information and test results in LIMS
• Follow approved methods SOPs quality-control procedures and Good Laboratory Practices
• Adhere to all safety regulatory and compliance requirements
• Support audits corrective actions inventory management laboratory housekeeping and cross-training
• Collaborate with team members to maintain workflow and meet required turnaround times
• Perform other duties as assigned

What Were Looking For

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry Environmental Science Biology or a related scientific discipline
• Previous hands-on professional laboratory experience strongly preferred; combination of relevant academic research internships or laboratory coursework may be considered in lieu of professional experience
• Experience with BOD/CBOD IC FIA Spectrophotometry Wet Chemistry SFA titrations or reagent preparation is a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook)
• Experience with LIMS systems is a plus

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Medical dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer-paid life AD&D and disability insurance
• Paid time off sick leave and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support

Work Schedule & Travel

• Full-time onsite position
• Monday - Friday 7 AM - 3:30 PM EST
• Ability to work overtime weekends or extended hours as needed to support laboratory operations and client deadlines

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At SPL we believe that a diverse team is a strong team. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. We make all employment decisions based on qualifications merit and business needs without regard to race color religion sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin age disability veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities or for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable laws. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process please let us know.

Visa Sponsorship

At this time SPL is not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position. We sincerely appreciate your interest and understanding and we encourage you to explore other opportunities with us that may be a fit in the future.