Do you have a sharp eye for detail, a love of lab work, and a passion for protecting people and the planet? At Metropolitan Solutions Group, we deliver real-world impact through precise environmental testing, and we're looking for a Jr. Environmental Laboratory Technician to join our dynamic, mission-driven team. BONUS: We are willing to train in progressive lab and H&S skills for candidates with the right basic experience, attitude, and aptitude.
This is a junior-level position and will be working in a safe environment with professional personnel. It's a great position for an individual who works well independently and with others at all levels of professions, and room for advancement.
This is more than a lab job—it’s a chance to contribute to meaningful environmental analysis that helps our clients meet regulatory standards and maintain safe operations across California and beyond.
Job Duties:
- Enter samples from clients into our LIMS database
- Ship via FedEx and/or UPS samples to subcontractors
- Supporting work for our other 3 off-site laboratories
- Understand and follow documents: SOP’s, Methods, and Quality Manual
- Prepare and analyze samples brought to the lab
- Perform data review of analytical data
- Generate final reports for review by supervisor
- Prepare standards and reagents for use in the lab
- Perform recordkeeping duties as assigned
- Inventory and ordering of laboratory supplies, reagents, and standards
- Follow good laboratory safety practices and protocols
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
- Maintain waste disposal
- Other tasks as assigned
Previous Experience/Training/Education:
- Up to 2 years of experience in an environmental analytical laboratory
- At least one college-level Chemistry w/lab and/or analytical lab experience
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Experience using MS Office Products
- Experience in sample preparation for instrumental analysis
- Experience using basic laboratory equipment: pH meter, DI water system, and analytical balance
- Experience using basic laboratory preparation equipment: Pipettors, volumetric glassware, and an analytical balance
- Experience using written procedures for sample analysis and laboratory operation
- Experience with record keeping, report generation, and reviewing reports
Preferred Qualifications:
- Using a LIMS database: ATL Lab Master or Promium Element
- Knowledge/experience using a Chain of Custody
- Knowledge in soil, water, air testing, and general microbiology
- Knowledge using an Accredited Program for an Environmental Analytical Laboratory
$18 - $20 an hour
Benefits
Health insurance & 401K savings plans
Flexible PTO policy
Benefit Conditions:
Waiting period may apply; only full-time employees are eligible
Work Remotely: No
Culture & Work:
Since 1986, our clients have included federal, state, and local governmental agencies, the Department of Defense, US Naval and Coast Guard shipbuilding contractors, various manufacturing firms, and environmental remediation companies. Our laboratories provide analytical testing for major companies such as BAE Systems and Huntington Ingalls Shipbuilding among others. We test soil, water, and air matrices for asbestos, metal, inorganic, and organic contamination.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
