Laboratory Technician
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 searching for a motivated Laboratory Technician to join our environmental laboratory team in Reading, PA.
In this role, you’ll be actively engaged in daily laboratory operations, supporting critical testing through sample preparation and accurate documentation within the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). You’ll work hands-on with laboratory instrumentation, contribute to quality and compliance initiatives, and help maintain a safe, efficient, and well-organized laboratory environment. This position offers the opportunity to strengthen technical expertise, collaborate with an experienced team, and directly contribute to reliable, high-quality results that support essential laboratory operations.
What You’ll Do
- Perform sample preparation of environmental samples following established laboratory methods and procedures
- Accurately enter, review, and maintain sample preparation data within LIMS
- Perform routine quality control activities associated with sample preparation processes
- Follow SOPs, QA/QC standards, safety protocols, and chain-of-custody procedures
- Support laboratory workflow, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with laboratory team members to meet sample throughput and turnaround time objectives
- Assist with housekeeping, glassware cleaning, and inventory management activities
- Perform other duties as assigned