Lab Technician (Inorganics) in Reading, Pennsylvania at SOUTHERN PETROLEUM LABS

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.

We’re searching for a motivated Laboratory Technician to support our environmental laboratory team in Reading, PA.

In this role, you’ll 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). You’ll 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 You’ll 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 We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s 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.