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 skilled and detail-oriented Environmental Lab Scientist to join our Metals laboratory team in Reading, PA.
In this role, you’ll perform analytical testing, method development, and data validation that ensure the accuracy and quality our clients depend on for regulatory compliance and decision-making. Working alongside experienced professionals, you’ll gain exposure to advanced laboratory instrumentation, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and help deliver precise, defensible results that make a measurable impact.
What You’ll Do
- Prepare, analyze, and document client and quality control samples using approved methods and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Operate, calibrate, and maintain analytical instruments to ensure accuracy and reliability of results
- Record, validate, and manage analytical data within the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) while ensuring traceability and compliance with quality standards
- Participate in method development, validation, and troubleshooting activities to enhance analytical performance and efficiency;
- Support quality assurance initiatives, including audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement projects
- Collaborate with peers and supervisors to meet deadlines, maintain safety protocols, and uphold SPL’s commitment to data integrity
- Contribute to team training, mentorship, and the continuous improvement of laboratory practices
- Perform other duties as assigned
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Science, or a related field
- Minimum of two (2) years of hands-on analytical laboratory experience
- Experience with ICP and/or ICP-MS strongly preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook) and LIMS systems
- Proven experience working in a regulated laboratory environment with strict adherence to SOPs, QA/QC protocols, and compliance-driven procedures
What You'll Need To Succeed
- Strong analytical chemistry foundation with the ability to accurately prepare, process, and analyze environmental and quality control samples using approved methods
- High attention to detail and data integrity, ensuring all results are accurate, traceable, defensible, and properly documented in LIMS
- Demonstrated track record of handling high sample throughput while maintaining precision, efficiency, and adherence to turnaround time requirements
- Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to recognize instrument drift, method issues, or sample anomalies and take corrective action quickly
- Organized and process-driven work habits, maintaining clean documentation, structured workflows, and proper chain-of-custody practices
- Strong independent work ethic paired with collaborative communication skills to support seamless coordination across the lab team
- High aptitude for learning with the ability to quickly master new analytical methods, instrument workflows, and laboratory systems
- Commitment to safety and compliance, including proper chemical handling, PPE use, and maintaining a safe, clean lab environment
Your Schedule and The Fine Print
- Full-time, on-site position following a Monday through Friday schedule from 9 AM to 5:30 PM
- Ability to work outside of scheduled hours, including evenings or weekends, as required to meet operational or workload needs
Our Commitment to Diversity and 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 unable 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.
