Laboratory Technician I - Metals
Montrose Environmental Group Inc.

Job Info

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ABOUT YOU

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.

Compensation: $17.00 - $19.00

Schedule: 2nd Shift (Tues - Fri 2 - 10:30 pm & Sat 8:30 - 5 pm)

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.

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