Build a Better Career with our Expanding Laboratory!

Would you like to join a growing laboratory where you can do your best work and make a positive impact?

Apply now with Suburban Testing Labs - STL where we live our mission every day to protect public health and preserve the environment!

STL is a stable yet innovative firm that's been successfully operating for over 60 years. At our values-driven company you won't be just a "number" -- you'll be an integral part of our operations.

We seek a talented Microbiologist who possesses multiple years of related job experience. Our Microbiologists do important work that provides high quality, defensible data for our clients. In this role you’ll use state-of-the-art equipment & instruments to generate analytical data supporting environmental compliance and decision making. This position involves working with the aseptic technique, pour plate method & multi-tube fermentation.

Our award-winning lab provides exciting career growth along with training and mentorship from experienced professionals that are dedicated to environmental preservation.

Our Total Compensation Package Includes:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical PPO plan with Capital Blue Cross
• Dental and Vision
• Short-term disability pay and free life insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Paid time off for volunteer activities
• Paid Time Off Bank for Vacation, Sick & Personal use
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account

Some of our perks include:

• "Fun Stuff" provided throughout the year via our Events Committee
• Pet-friendly office
• Employee Assistance Program

STL promotes diversity and provides a welcoming environment where different points of view and perspectives are encouraged! EOE- Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Please know STL does not offer sponsorship of employment-based non-immigrant visa petitions for this position.

Role Summary

Generate, review and approve analytical data supporting environmental compliance and decision making in our Microbiology Lab . You'll demonstrate your problem solving capabilities and desire for continual learning, while helping to protect public health and preserve the environment.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Collaborate with team members and lab leadership to achieve dept. goals.
• Execute preparation and analysis on client samples while maintaining quality, turnaround time and output standards.
• Develop and maintain knowledge and understanding of Laboratory systems, equipment, instrumentation and technology including basic regulatory programs and client specific needs relative to assigned analyses.
• Assess out of control data or analytical systems and propose sound root causes based on experience and research into aspects such as regulations and technology.
• Identify, investigate and correct basic instrument or method performance issues across multiple technologies.
• Present investigation plans, data, and conclusions via investigation reports.

 Core Competencies

• Curious person who enjoys continuous learning and teamwork.
• Tenacious problem solver with good technical and analytical skills.
• Able to demonstrate excitement and enthusiasm around exceeding performance goals for your position.
• Able to demonstrate a high level of accountability and work efficiently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially excel and word) and other windows software

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or related area preferred; Associate’s degree; OR equivalent experience
• At least 4 years of microbiology lab analysis job experience, outside of academia or internships. Starting pay depends on credentials.