Chemist

MAKE AN IMPACT PROTECTING PUBLIC HEALTH & THE ENVIRONMENT

At Suburban Testing Labs -- a subsidiary of SPL -- our main purpose is to protect public health and preserve the environment. Our award-winning environmental testing laboratory located in Reading, PA can provide you with a purposeful career and empower you to showcase your expertise in semi-volatile organic analyses.

We're seeking a talented Chemist in our Reading, PA water and soil testing lab for the important role of generating analytical data to support environmental compliance. You'll use advanced instrumentation and approved methods under established SOPs. With schedules driven by strict holding times and client deadlines, success requires flexibility, strong communication, and teamwork. 

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to enhance their skills and take on new challenges in a collaborative, values-driven environment. Senior lab staff, including our Technical Director, provide training and mentoring to our Chemists that supports career growth.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Execute preparation and analysis of client samples and Quality Control samples while maintaining quality, turnaround time and output standards;
• Develop and maintain knowledge and understanding of Laboratory systems, equipment, instrumentation, and technology including basic regulatory programs and client specific needs relative to assigned analyses;
• Execute analyses consistently across a range of technologies;
• Support team with problem-solving to minimize lab production disruptions;
• Identify and help implement procedural opportunities for time savings;
• Assess out of control data or analytical systems and propose sound root causes based on experience and research into reference, regulation, technology, and manufacturer;
• Identify, investigate, and correct instrument or method performance issues across at least one technology;
• Consistently present investigation plans, data, and conclusions via investigation reports or other approved formats. Utilize tables, charts, statistical analysis, etc., to support conclusions;
• Recommend and institutionalize maintenance, troubleshooting or other procedures for future use;
• Own NCRs and sample investigation forms by completing forms in collaboration with quality, client services and management;
• Execute SOP revisions or author new SOPs with Quality Department;
• Provide Sample Investigation assessments and corrective action proposals;
• Perform audits of SOPs to reference methods, regulatory and accreditation requirements; participate in external audits
• Provide technically complex Sample Investigation responses for clients.

Our Benefits Package Includes:

• Medical PPO plan with Capital Blue Cross;
• Dental and Vision;
• Short-term disability pay and free life insurance;
• 401(k) with company matching;
• Paid time off for volunteer activities;
• Paid time off bank to use for Vacation, Sick & Personal Time;
• Paid Parental Leave;
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account;
• Pet Insurance.

Some of our perks include:

• Company events and other "fun stuff" provided throughout the year via our Events Committee;
• Pet-friendly office;
• Employee Assistance Program.

 Requirements:

• Tenacious, with the ability to demonstrate enthusiasm around delivering high quality, defensible data;
• A curious person who enjoys learning new things and is adaptable to change;
• Exceptional time and workflow management, planning, problem identification and problem-solving skills;
• High level of accountability including the ability to perform work efficiently and accurately;
• Adept with supporting and training coworkers;
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, combined with ability to work well independently.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science or Biology required;
• Minimum of TWO years of job experience (non-academic experience) working with GCMS, LCMS, HPLC, GC and/or equivalent methods instrumentation required;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially excel and word) and other Windows software;
• Must be able to work first shift schedule Monday - Friday from 7:30 AM - 4 PM.
• Due to the on-site nature of this role, applicants must live within a reasonable commuting distance of Reading, PA. 

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 pounds periodically during each work shift;
• Ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 10 pounds constantly.
• Engage in the following movements: Balancing, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, picking, grasping, climbing, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion;
• The incumbent is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines;
• The incumbent is potentially subject to conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: odors, gases, poor ventilation.

Our company promotes diversity and provides a welcoming environment where different points of view and perspectives are encouraged! EOE- Equal Opportunity Employer. 

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT US PLEASE VISIT: www.suburbantestinglabs.com. Suburban Testing Labs is a subsidiary of SPL and their website is: www.spllabs.com

Please know our company does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this position.

If unable to demonstrate the physical requirements listed above, upon a standardized, objective assessment performed by external occupational health professionals, all reasonable accommodations will be made, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and any other applicable Federal and Pennsylvania law.