Group Leader - Wet Chem (Environmental Laboratory)

ABOUT YOU

Are you passionate about the air we breathe the water we drink and the soil that feeds us 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 Group Leader (Wet Chem) based in our Richmond VA lab.

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 over 135 offices across the United States Canada Europe and Australia and over 3000 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 industrys leading experts who are solving the worlds 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: annual salary ranging from $60000 to $66000commensurate 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

As a key member of the laboratory team this role will be responsible for a full range of activities including:

• Preparation of various sample matrices using pH meters titration techniques analytical balances and other support equipment
• Analyze various client-provided sample matrices using gravimetric analysis flow analyzers UV-VIS technologies extraction processes and IC.
• Personnel supervision time management and operational efficiency
• Conflict resolution and personnel skills development team building and conflict resolution
• Accurate and timely communication with internal staff and management.
• Project scheduling focus on rush and short hold sample preparation and analysis
• Perform instrument maintenance and repair
• Troubleshooting and problem solving
• Prepare calibration standards & calibrate instruments
• Maintain inventory of standards & supplies; order replacements as needed
• Development of analytical methods
• Write and assist with updating related SOPs
• Overhead projects designed to improve efficiency of or accuracy of analyses
• Peer review other analysts data packages data entry sequences bench books etc.
• Comply with Enthalpys Quality Assurance Program and other policies
• Ensure staff comply with Enthalpys Health and Safety Plan in particular a willingness to work with concentrated acids as well as instructing staff on proper handling and safety procedures for those acids.

YOUR EXPERTISE & 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.

• Bachelor degree or higher in Chemistry Biology Environmental Science or equivalent
• Minimum of 3-4 years laboratory experience required commercial production laboratory
• Group Leaders must be well versed in most of the methods run within their department Bachelors degree in a scientific field
• They must have shown the ability to organize communicate and facilitate priorities to staff in an effective manner
• They must be able to handle non-routine samples and be capable of managing an effective workflow in their department (this includes managing man-hours machine time and logistics for numerous assays)

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 or 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.

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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. #LI-SG1