What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technician position at Brothers Laboratory Services?
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Laboratory Technician to join our regulated environmental testing laboratory. The ideal candidate will have experience with analytical instrumentation, laboratory samples preparation and routine water analysis.
This position supports analysis of drinking water, wastewater and other environmental samples using advanced instrumentation including Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) and Ion Chromatography (IC).
The successful candidate will be responsible for producing accurate, reliable, and defensible analytical results while following established laboratory procedures, quality assurance requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine laboratory testing of drinking water, wastewater, micro biological, and environmental samples.
- Conduct sample digestions, dilutions, filtration, and other preparation procedures as required by analytical methods.
- Follow laboratory safety, chemical handling safety procedures, and applicable laboratory compliance requirements.
- Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks, sample records, and electronic data entries.
- Work collaboratively with laboratory staff to meet sample turnaround times and maintain high-quality laboratory operations.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Associates degree or coursework in biology, environmental science, chemistry or related field
- Laboratory experience, technical proficiency, analysis skills, basic math, data collection, and laboratory record keeping
- Familiarity with environmental and microbiological sample handling
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to follow written procedures and maintain accurate documentation
- Willingness to learn new analytical methods and instrumentation
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-oriented laboratory environment
Preferred:
- Industrial laboratories, clinical laboratories, or other research experiences are valued
- Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) is a plus
- Experience with ICP-MS, IC, or similar instrumentation
- Commitment to data integrity, safety, and regulatory compliance
Why Join us:
- Family owned and operated company
- Stable long-term client base
- Modern laboratory instrumentation
- Work Life balance
- Monday through Friday with rotating weekend shifts as needed
If you are looking to build a career in environmental laboratory operations within a supportive, steady-paced, team-oriented environment, we encourage you to apply today!
Pay: $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person