Laboratory Technician I - Sample Receiving

Montrose Environmental Group

83d • $17 - $19

About The Position

As a Technician I - Sample Receiving in our Richmond, VA lab, you will be a key member of the Montrose team, passionate about the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil that feeds us. Montrose is a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. We have more than 135 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia, with over 3,000 employees dedicated to providing solutions for environmental needs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualifications preferred.
• Some lab experience is preferred but not required.
• Must pass screen drug testing.
• Proficient in computers and database software.
• Knowledge of general lab practices and lab safety.
• Able to multi-task and communicate effectively (both oral and written).
• Able to work independently and make sound decisions.
• Well organized and have an attention to detail.
• Must be able to lift sample containers, such as coolers, up to 50lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of general lab practices and lab safety.
• Able to multi-task and communicate effectively (both oral and written).
• Able to work independently and make sound decisions.
• Well organized and have an attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Receives environmental samples into the laboratory according to Enthalpy’s SOPs.
• Performs data entry of sample and test information into Laboratory Information System (LIMS).
• Labels sample containers and stores them in appropriate locations.
• Contacts the proper department to inform them of short holding time and/or rush requests.
• Completes inventory and orders inventory as needed.
• Manages production of bottle preparation and shipments.
• Assists in sample bottle preparation.
• Assists in sample management/archiving and disposal.
• Assists in sample pickup or field sampling, if needed.
• Participates in focus teams to improve efficiency.
• Complies with Enthalpy’s Quality Assurance Program.
• Complies with Enthalpy’s Health and Safety Plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Mentorship and professional development resources.
• Direct exposure to industry’s leading experts.
• An entrepreneurial environment for learning and collaboration.
• Competitive compensation package: annual compensation ranging from $17.00 to $19.00.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• 401k with a competitive 4% employer match.
• Progressive vacation policies, company holidays, and paid parental leave benefits.
• Financial assistance program known as the Montrose Foundation.
• Access to attractive student loan rates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED