Lab Technician - Wet Chemistry

Montrose Environmental Group

1d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

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 an Lab Technician I based in our Houston, TX Laboratory in our Wet Chemistry Department. 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. Environmental Chemistry Inc., is part of the larger organization, Enthalpy Analytical LLC, is comprised of 9 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 Houston, TX facility located near NRG Stadium is currently seeking a Full-Time Laboratory Technician to join our Wet Chemistry Department. Schedule 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday - Friday. Some holidays a weekends may be required. As a key member of the laboratory team, this role will be responsible for a full range of activities including:

Requirements

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's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or related field preferred

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

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 wages ranging from $20.00 - $22.00, 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