About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Environmental Laboratory Services (Environmental Testing & Analysis).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position overview

Confidential Client is seeking a full-time, entry-level Laboratory Technician for second shift in Manchester, CT. This Environmental Laboratory Technician position focuses on sample preparation and processing in a fast-paced environmental testing lab. This role includes paid training, adherence to EPA methods, and opportunities for internal advancement.

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What You’ll Do

• Prepare and process environmental samples following EPA-established manual, automated, and instrumental methods
• Perform extractions and sample preparation accurately and consistently
• Complete and maintain logbooks and electronic lab documentation
• Prepare reagents and standards as needed
• Follow QA/QC procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Adhere to scheduled timelines for sample preparation and handoffs
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory workspace
• Properly handle, clean, and store laboratory equipment and instruments
• Follow all site safety protocols and use company-provided personal protective equipment (PPE)

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Schedule & work environment

• Second shift hours (approximately 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM), Monday–Friday; schedule flexibility within second-shift parameters may be possible
• Full-time, 40 hours/week
• Position requires standing much of the shift, occasional lifting up to 30 lbs., and some crouching/bending
• Work involves handling chemicals and environmental samples; PPE is provided

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Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a science field is required (environmental science, chemistry, biology, or related). Candidates actively pursuing a degree with relevant coursework may be considered.
• No prior lab experience required — paid training is provided
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively on a team and follow written procedures (SOPs)
• Comfortable working with instrumentation and following EPA methods
• Ability to reliably work second shift and maintain consistent attendance
• Authorization to work in the U.S. is required

Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request.

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Compensation & benefits

• Starting pay: $19.00 per hour
• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance
• 401(k) opportunities
• Long- and short-term disability coverage
• Generous PTO and leave policies
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free gym membership
• Training and promotion-from-within culture focused on employee development

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Why join

• Entry-level role with structured training and clear advancement pathways
• Work in an essential, employee-focused environmental testing laboratory
• Gain hands-on experience with EPA methods and laboratory best practices
• Support public and private clients across the region while building a career in environmental sciences

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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