Laboratory Technician

Description

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 seeking a motivated Laboratory Technician to prepare and analyze solid and semi-solid environmental samples, including soil, sludge, and sediment, within our fast-paced environmental testing laboratory in Conroe, TX .

This is an exciting opportunity for a laboratory professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and enjoys hands-on analytical testing, sample preparation, and producing accurate, high-quality data in support of environmental compliance and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-focused, and motivated by supporting daily laboratory operations, quality initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts within a collaborative team environment.

What You’ll Do

• •Perform sample preparation, extractions, digestions, and analytical testing of environmental samples
• •Prepare solid and semi-solid matrices for analysis, including soil, sludge, sediment, and related environmental samples
• •Perform routine laboratory calculations, documentation, and data review activities
• •Review, validate, and document analytical data within LIMS and escalate discrepancies or abnormal findings as needed
• •Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established procedures
• •Support laboratory quality systems, QA/QC programs, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
• •Maintain organized, accurate, and compliant laboratory records and documentation
• •Collaborate with laboratory staff to meet turnaround times, productivity goals, and client expectations
• •Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• •Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or related scientific discipline; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• •Demonstrated hands-on analytical laboratory experience, preferably within an environmental testing laboratory
• •Prior hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation preferred
• •Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (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

• •Full-time, onsite position
• •Flexibility to work beyond standard hours as operational needs require

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.