Laboratory Technician - Environmental Chemistry Section

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$20.60 - $33.68 / Posted Thru: 9/21/2026

Location:

100 % In Office, Lansing MI – Must work and Live in Michigan.

The Laboratory Technician position performs a variety of technical assignments required for laboratory testing within the Environmental Inorganic and Organic Units as part of the Environmental Chemistry Section. This position participates in a variety of laboratory support activities associated with the analysis of environmental and biological samples of epidemiologic and environmental importance, impacting human health outcomes.

Duty 1 – 75 % of time
- Under general supervision, the employee will take part in sample preparation and testing of samples within the Environmental Inorganic and Organic Units.

• Sort, organize, and log batches of samples into StarLIMS, the laboratory information system, according to the appropriate procedure.
• Determine adequacy of samples size and condition, recording comments on work sheets.
• Receive, and unwrap samples delivered to the laboratory for analysis.
• Chop, grind and homogenize fish tissue and other biological samples.
• Performs various sample preparation techniques for analysis on instrumentation.
• Perform filtration on drinking water samples.
• Perform sample extraction (solid-liquid, liquid-liquid, SPE, GPC, microwave digestion, hotblock digestion) for heavy metals, cyanotoxins, pesticides and other environmental organic chemical contaminant analysis.
• Performs preventive maintenance, as appropriate, in the laboratory.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of laboratory activities and sample date generated.
• Maintain competency at the appropriate frequency and according to the accreditation guidelines.
• Assure proper disposal of biological and chemical waste generated during the performance of this duty.
• Follow all laboratory procedures and practices pertaining the universal precautions, laboratory safety, laboratory infection control, laboratory chemical hygiene and the handling of hazardous materials.

Duty 2 - 15% of time – Under general supervision, the employee will be responsible for participating in other general laboratory support functions as required in the Environmental Inorganic and Organic Units.

• Assist in inventory management and supply organization as assigned.
• Ensure proper labelling of all laboratory supplies and reagents, as well as expired materials and waste.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks on laboratory equipment including cleaning, disinfecting, calibrating, and replacing consumable components of equipment as needed.
• Monitor and record conditions such as equipment temperatures and leak checks.
• Clean and maintain laboratory glassware for use in sample preparation procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of stocks, solutions, and reagents as needed, ensuring proper labelling, and adhering to storage and expiration requirements.
• Dispose of outdated laboratory reagents, supplies and stock solutions in accordance with established procedures and policies pertaining to the handling of hazardous materials and related safety practices.
• Maintains order and cleanliness of the laboratory to ensure a safe work environment.

Duty 3 - 10% of time
- Under general supervision, the employee will participate in the safe packaging and shipping of sampling supplies and kits for Environmental Inorganic and Organic Unit tests.

• Prepare collection bottles with appropriate preservatives and assist with assembly of testing kits to send to submitters according to an…