Lab Analyst II (OrganicsSVOA)

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.

Were seeking a motivated Laboratory Analyst II to join our environmental laboratory team in Reading PA.

This role is focused on semi-volatile organic analysis (SVOA) and is ideal for a laboratory professional with hands-on experience in organic sample preparation extraction and/or analytical instrumentation. Youll support the full analytical process including sample preparation instrumental analysis quality control data review troubleshooting and documentation.

What Youll Do

• Perform sample preparation and extraction for semi-volatile organic analysis (SVOA)
• Operate calibrate maintain and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation including GC-MS GC GC-ECD and HPLC.
• Perform organic analytical testing and required QA/QC activities in accordance with approved methods and procedures
• Review and interpret analytical data perform required calculations and resolve or escalate QC issues discrepancies or unusual findings as needed
• Accurately document sample preparation laboratory activities instrument performance and analytical results in LIMS
• Collaborate with team members and management to meet turnaround times balance workload and support cross-training
• Support audits corrective actions SOP revisions and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain laboratory organization glassware inventory and supplies
• Perform additional duties as assigned

What Were Looking For

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry Environmental Science or a related scientific discipline
• 2 years of professional analytical laboratory experience with GC-MS GC GC-ECD and/or HPLC instrumentation
• Previous experience performing organic extractions strongly preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and LIMS

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay
• 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

• Full-time on-site position
• Monday - Friday schedule
• Ability to work outside normal business hours including evenings rotating weekends and holidays and one Sunday per month

Our Commitment to Diversity and 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.