Laboratory Associate ; Ump

Job Requisition

Opening Date: 05/26/2026

Closing Date: 06/09/2026

Agency:
Environmental Protection Agency

County:
Sangamon

Title:

Laboratory Associate I

Salary:
Anticipated Starting $4,407 per month; range $4,407–$5,879 monthly.

Job Type: Salaried, Full Time.

Union Position:
Paraprofessional Human Services Employees, AFSCME;
Bargaining Unit Code RC028.

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please submit a certification of disability from a qualified professional in the My Documents → Additional Documents section of your application.

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status, and applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, the State does not seek, request, or require wage or salary history. Do not include wage or salary information in your application materials.

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Division of Laboratories, Inorganic Analysis Unit, at the Springfield Combined Laboratory seeks a Laboratory Associate I. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to adapt to shifting priorities in a collaborative, fast‑paced laboratory setting. The candidate will perform lab techniques and work with hazardous chemicals, and will communicate effectively verbally, written, and electronically with both internal team members and external stakeholders.

• Prepare environmental extracts/digestions from soil, water, wastes, and fish tissue samples in accordance with SOPs and established laboratory QC procedures utilizing several different techniques, including but not limited to acid digest, liquid–liquid, solid phase, and accelerated solvent extractor.
• Prepare environmental samples for analyses involving a variety of analytical techniques in accordance with SOPs and QC directives for detecting analytes of concern in trace concentrations.
• Follow new testing procedures for the analyses of environmental samples as directed.
• Conduct maintenance and calibration of equipment including meters and probes used for analyses.
• Perform other duties reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

• Associate degree with laboratory science courses.
• Upward Mobility Program employees may waive requirements upon successful completion of proficiency tests and training programs.

• Basic knowledge of principles and practices of chemistry, biology, physics, or related sciences.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory procedures and techniques.
• Ability to use laboratory equipment safely to perform routine and standard laboratory tests.

• Overtime is a condition of employment, requiring the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Requires a name‑based background check.

8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Monday to Friday, 1 hr lunch.

Joe Mercier – 217‑785‑2361.