Lab Technician I - Wet Chemistry

LE002 Montrose Services, LLC is seeking a Lab Technician I - Wet Chemistry in Orange, CA. The role involves analyzing water and soil samples and maintaining laboratory cleanliness. The company offers mentorship, competitive pay ($18.50 - $20/hour), and benefits including medical insurance and 401k matching. The position is full-time with a schedule of Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday, emphasizing environmental services and collaboration within a diverse team.
ABOUT YOU Are you passionate about the environment 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 more than 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 hourly wages ranging from $18.50 - $20.00, 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 8 laboratories servicing air, water, and soil 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 Wet Chemistry Department. Schedule: TBD; will be Sunday - Thursday -or- Tuesday - Saturday Pay: $18.50 - $20 per hour As a key member of the laboratory team, this role will be responsible for a full range of activities including: Analyze water and soil samples for alkalinity, conductivity (EC), pH, settlable solids, total dissolved solids (TDS), total suspended solids (TSS), and turbidity. Analyze water and soil samples for Oil & grease, Oil & Grease with silica cleanup, cyanide, sulfides, BTU, corrosivity, Ferrous iron, Flash point, Ignitability, MBAS, Phenols, Ortho and total phosphates, Reactive Cyanide, Reactive Sulfide, Salinity. Analyze water and soil samples for Ammonia, BOD, COD, Hexavalent Chromium, and TOCWB Cleaning of laboratory glassware Maintaining clean laboratory areas Maintaining organized records of sample preparation and analysis Overhead projects designed to improve efficiency of, or accuracy of analyses Assisting the Group Leaders and analysts in acquiring and inventorying consumables, chemicals, and parts for instrumentation 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities. High School diploma or equivalent required Preferred Skills 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 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. Enthalpy Analytical, LLC (“Enthalpy”) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Montrose Environmental Group, Inc., (“Montrose”) providing environmental laboratory services as part of Montrose’s Measurement and Analysis division. Enthalpy operates a network of accredited laboratories across the United States that specialize in analysis of air, soil, water, and sediment. For more information, visit Enthalpy Analytical at www.enthalpy.com. You can help lead the way. Are you ready to innovate? Collaborate? Meet the requirements of ever-evolving regulations and keep up with the demands of a dynamic, expanding team? Work across disciplines to develop solutions no one has seen before? Apply today to join our Montrose team! Montrose is committed to being an inclusive workplace. Montrose is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. You can read more about EEO here or view the EEO Posters. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email hrcorp@montrose-env.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail careers@montrose-env.com or call 949-988-3500. This email and phone number are created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.