Analyst I or II - HPLC
About The Position
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 an HPLC Analyst (I or II) based in our Durham, NC 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 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 pay ranging from $21.00 to $37.50, 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 As a key member of the HPLC team, this role will be responsible for a full range of activities including:
Requirements
- Associates degree or higher in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or related field or equivalent experience.
- Documentation, timeliness, and throughput must meet the standard of the laboratory.
- They should be able to describe the operation of the instrument or the chemistry involved in the assays they perform.
- Instrument maintenance and simple troubleshooting are skills that are present to at least a moderate degree.
- Ability to multitask several instruments/projects simultaneously with minimal instruction
Nice To Haves
- Minimum 1-year hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting HPLC and/or IC systems
- Experience with chromatography data systems (e.g., Agilent ChemStation/OpenLab, Thermo Chromeleon
- Strong practical understanding of chromatographic principles (e.g., mobile phase selection, column chemistry).
- Knowledge of analytical methods, analytical instruments, general lab practices and lab safety
- Demonstrated organizational and communication skills
Responsibilities
- Quantitative sample analysis.
- Preparation of data summaries for inclusion in client reports.
- Execute the quantitative elution (extraction) and subsequent HPLC analysis of sorbent media (e.g., DNPH cartridges) for EPA Method TO-11A (Aldehydes and Ketones).
- Analyze aqueous extracts of air filters and sorbent media for water-soluble species like anions and cations following methods such as EPA 300.0 or other applicable protocols.
- Sample and standard preparation
- Instrument calibration, validation, and method development
- Instrument maintenance and troubleshooting
- Maintaining organized records of sample preparation and analysis, equipment maintenance and data collected off site
- Maintain consumables and parts for instruments
- Overhead projects designed to improve efficiency of, or accuracy of analyses
- Communicating relevant updates to applicable people in a timely manner
- Performing other duties and responsibilities as prescribed by the Company
- Compliance with Enthalpy’s Quality Assurance Program and other policies
- Compliance with Company’s Health and Safety Plan
Benefits
- 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 pay ranging from $21.00 to $37.50, 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
