Are you passionate 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 Technician I 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: Starting salary ranging from $17.00 to $19.00,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 a student loan planning tool to optimize your student loan payoff plans and compare student loan rates with lenders.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
Enthalpy Analytical, is part of the larger organization, Montrose Environmental Group, is comprised of 9 laboratories servicing air, water, soil, and toxicology 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 Technician to join our Metals Department.
As a key member of the laboratory team, this role will be responsible for a full range of activities including:
Be able to read, understand and follow the laboratory's procedure.
Capable of high-throughput preparation of environmental samples for metals testing.
Proficiency using analytical equipment including: balances, pipettes, bottle top dispensers, pH meter, Turbidity meter, hot blocks, Microwaves and volumetric/graduated glassware.
Daily monitoring of sample scheduling to ensure that samples are processed within laboratory's procedure
Schedule workload in order to process samples within clients expected due dates and holding time
Routine sample preparation according to Standard Methods and EPA methods
Adheres to Standard Operating Procedures and follow safe work practice
Maintaining organized records of sample preparation and analysis
Be flexible in work schedule including overtime when needed
React to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned
Performing other duties and responsibilities as prescribed by the Company
Compliance with Enthalpy's Quality Assurance Program and other policies
Cleaning of work areas
Cleaning of laboratory glassware
Perform equipment calibration and verification
Prepare reagents and standards for various parameters
Handle sample disposal.
Interface with project managers
Participate in the internal and external audits
Other duties assigned by the Group leader
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; Bachelor's degree in Science-related field preferred
Minimum 1-2 years of lab experience preferred
Knowledge of general lab practices and lab safety
Experience in metal preparation is a plus
Preferred Skills
Be able to learn quickly and practice all department procedures
Must be flexible in work schedule and able to work overtime
Well organized and have an attention to detail
Ability to work with multi-tasks
Ability to work independently and in a team
Be able to communicate with all Levels
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 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, and 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.
