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CHEMIST for Environmental Testing Lab

Interesting Career Opportunity for Experienced Candidates

Would you like to join an award-winning, environmental testing laboratory where you can make a difference and forge a purposeful career? Apply now with Suburban Testing Labs - STL where we live our mission every day to protect public health and preserve the environment.

We seek candidates with several years of hands-on job experience with performing lab analyses who are interested in making a difference! STL is a stable yet innovative company that's been successfully operating for 60 years. We're a family-owned environmental science firm where you won't just be a "number" -- you will be an integral part of our company with access to our executive leadership team.

Our Chemists do important work that provides high quality, defensible data for our clients. In this role you’ll use state-of-the-art equipment & instruments to generate analytical data supporting environmental compliance and decision making.

Our competitive compensation and benefits program includes:

• Medical PPO with Capital Blue Cross
• Dental & 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:

• Training opportunities
• Fun events organized by our Events Committee
• Pet friendly office
• Employee Assistance Program

STL promotes diversity and provides a welcoming environment where different ideas and perspectives are encouraged. EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT STL PLEASE VISIT: www.suburbantestinglabs.com

What Will You Be Doing?

• Generate analytical data to support environmental compliance and decision making
• Perform analyses following SOPs based on approved analytical methods using a variety of analytical techniques, equipment and instrumentation
• Utilize technical knowledge to apply problem solving skills in a focused area of the lab and execute analyses consistently across a range of analytical techniques
• Identify and help implement procedural opportunities for time savings
• Support and participate in quality events such as audits

Core Competencies

• Curious person who enjoys continuous learning
• Tenacious problem solver with strong analytical skills
• Able to demonstrate enthusiasm for exceeding performance goals for your position
• Able to demonstrate a high level of accountability and solid teamwork
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially excel and word) and other windows software

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology or related area; OR equivalent experience
• Minimum 4 years of hands-on, laboratory analysis JOB experience
• Starting pay is dependent on experience level

Physical Requirements

• Ability to frequently lift & move items weighing approx. 5 to 10 pounds & occasionally lift up to 50 pound.
• Frequent standing, walking, stooping, kneeling
• Visual acuity to determine accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness to make laboratory observations
• Employee is subject to typical lab conditions, including potential exposure to chemicals

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $34.00 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
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• laboratory analysis: 4 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Reading, PA 19605 (Required)

Work Location: In person