Entry-Level Laboratory GC Analyst Mon - Fri

Sterling Labs (Environmental Monitoring & Technologies, LLC) is a DoD, NELAP, ANAB, and AIHA-accredited environmental laboratory providing high-integrity analytical data through state-of-the-art technology and validated testing methodologies. For more than 40 years, our work has supported initiatives that protect human health and the environment.

Our success is built on client partnerships and scientific excellence. We collaborate with environmental consultants, engineering firms, and government agencies to deliver reliable, timely analytical results that support regulatory compliance and environmental stewardship. From wastewater testing in the greater Chicago area to nationwide projects with Department of Defense partners, our commitment to quality and innovation continues to drive our growth.

This purpose shapes our culture, drives our decisions, and guides how we serve our clients and support one another. We believe that meaningful progress comes from integrity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to improvement—principles that are reflected in our core values.

• Integrity in Everything We Do
  - We act with honesty, transparency, and accountability.
• Customer Focused
  - We prioritize our clients’ needs and value their feedback.
• We are never satisfied
  - We seek better ways to serve our clients and support our employees through innovation and growth.

• Healthcare Benefits:
  Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life Balance:
  Paid Time Off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays)

Sterling Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, disability, marital or family status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

The GC Analyst runs and reports environmental samples to meet production and quality goals. The analyst is responsible for planning daily workflow, monitoring the quality of procedures and proper technique, and communicating issues and needs to the Team lead. The GC Analyst will perform tasks according to Sterling Labs SOPs and protocols in a safe manner, following honest and ethical behavior in all laboratory activities.

The analyst will perform specific duties assigned by the Organic Team Lead to ensure that client service requests are met. The GC Analyst must display motivation to see projects through to completion to meet client expectations.

• Manage sample workload to meet reporting deadlines.
• Upload and review results in Sterling Lab’s LIMS.
• Quantify and qualify results based on the 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 columns, 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.

• 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.