Are you passionate about the environmental and ready to join an inclusive work environment, committed to leading new ideas and pathways, and to delivering value? If the answer is, "Yes!" then we have an exciting career opportunity for you as a Laboratory Assistant based in our Orange, CA Laboratory.
Who are we? We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients' decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements.
We have 135 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia and over 3,000 employees - all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect:
Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career
Direct exposure to our industry's leading experts who are solving the world's toughest environmental challenges
An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive and collaborate with talented colleagues
Opportunities to engage and contribute in our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups
Competitive compensation package: Hourly salary range is $17.00 commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography
Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
401k with a competitive 4% employer match
Progressive vacation policies, company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance
A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation
Access to attractive student loan rates to optimize your student loan payoff plans
A DAY IN THE LIFE
Enthalpy Analytical, is part of the larger organization, Montrose Environmental Group, is comprised of over 9 laboratories servicing air, water, soil, and toxicity testing. Regulations drive the need for our services, but our unique capabilities allow us to add value to clients beyond environmental compliance.
Our Orange, CA facility is currently seeking a Full- time Laboratory Assistant to join our team.
Pay: Starting at $17.00/hr
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM during Training
Permanent Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
As a key member of the laboratory team, this role will be responsible for a full range of activities including:
Preparing samples for digestion or extraction as needed (includes but is not limited to: weighing soils, making composites, crushing samples, incremental sampling, product sampling, etc)
Washing glassware
Preparing reagents as needed
Conducting simple water quality assays
Data entry
Facility housekeeping/maintenance
Perform support tasks as needed
Comply with Enthalpy's Quality Assurance Program and other policies
Comply with Enthalpy's Health and Safety Plan
Other duties as assigned by the Group Leader or Lab Director
YOUR EXPERTISE AND SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
High School Diploma
Basic laboratory techniques (knowledge of PPE, use of balance, pipetting, glassware handling, etc)
Basic Excel skills required
Must have ability to follow directions and work in a team setting
Must be comfortable working with strong acids and solvents
Excellent communication skills required
Detailoriented
PREFERRED SKILLS
Prior Laboratory experience preferred but not required as this is an entry level position
Knowledge of analytical method, analytical instruments, general lab practices and lab safety
Ability to work independently and in a team
Good organizational skills and strong communication skills
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or careers@montrose-env.com for assistance.
MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER
We are going to be blunt - the way we work may not suit to everyone. We are a fast-paced, dynamic and high-growth company. You are your own boss, but you will get tons of guidance and plenty of support from talented, super-smart colleagues and its service providers. Therefore, if freedom, autonomy, head-scratching professional challenges attract you, we could be the perfect match made in heaven.
Want to know more about us? Visit montrose-env.com and have fun!
Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.
