Laboratory Analyst, GC ALC-GYL/PCB
Sterling LabsIllinois, United States
Posted February 3, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Sterling Labs is a growth-oriented laboratory testing company that delivers analytical data to protect human health and the environment. They partner with manufacturers, engineering firms, and government agencies to provide laboratory testing and analytical services. The company emphasizes teamwork, continuous improvement, and ethical decision-making.
Job Description
The Laboratory Analyst, GC ALC-GYL/PCB, runs and reports environmental samples to meet production and quality goals. The analyst is responsible for planning daily workflow, monitoring quality of procedures and proper technique, and communicating issues and needs to the Team lead.
Requirements
- GC Analysis: 8011/Alcohols/Glycols
- GC Analysis: ER PCB
- Manage sample workload to meet reporting deadlines
- Upload and review results in Sterling Lab's LIMS
- Quantify and qualify results based on the analytical method and SOP
- Report accurate and on-time data in ELEMENT 7
- Calibrate instrumentation accurately according to SOPs
- Build sequence and batch data to maximize instrument run efficiency
- Perform daily and ongoing maintenance on instruments
- Prepare standards and reagents
- Make critical decisions about the quality of samples prior to analysis
- Assist other analysts and extractors in other lab areas
- Maintain good housekeeping habits and assist with sample disposal
- Communicate to the Team lead the status of the workload as well as any data quality issues
- Assist supervisor in determining sources of problems and implementing corrective actions
Benefits
- Additional compensation for on-call rotating shift
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
