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. 

• Manage sample workload to meet reporting deadlines.
• Upload and review results in Sterling Lab’s LIMS
• Quantify and qualify results based on analytical method and SOP.
• Report accurate and on-time data in ELEMENT 7
• Calibrate instrumentation accurately according to SOPs.
• Build sequence and batch data to maximize instrument run efficiency.
• Perform daily and ongoing maintenance on instruments, including inlet maintenance, changing column, source cleaning, etc.
• Prepare standards and reagents.
• Make critical decisions about the quality of samples prior to analysis to protect instruments and meet client objectives.
• Assist other analysts and extractors in other lab areas as workflow requires, under direction of your supervisor.
• Maintain good housekeeping habits and assist with sample disposal.
• Communicate to the Team lead the status of the workload as well as any data quality issues.
• Assist supervisor in determining sources of problems and implementing corrective actions to resolve those issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

• BS/BA degree in chemistry or related field
• Working knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel and Access.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Self-directed, goal oriented.
• 1-2 years of experience as a GC/HPLC analyst is preferred.
• Familiarity with Element 7 is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 25 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

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).

$18.00/hour to be paid biweekly with opportunity for overtime

EEO STATEMENT:

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, EMT 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