Laboratory Technician - Wet Chemistry

As a Wet Chem Technician I at Onterris, you’ll assist multiple projects and interact with multidisciplinary staff, regulatory agencies, and clients. You will be part of a strong team of committed professionals.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm

Compensation: $20.00 to $22.00 per hour, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

• Analyze water and soil samples for alkalinity, conductivity (EC), pH, settleable 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, and salinity.
• Analyze water and soil samples for ammonia, BOD, COD, hexavalent chromium, and TOCWB.
• Clean laboratory glassware.
• Maintain clean laboratory areas.
• Maintain organized records of sample preparation and analysis.
• Conduct overhead projects designed to improve the efficiency or accuracy of analyses.
• Assist group leaders and analysts in acquiring and inventorying consumables, chemicals, and parts for instrumentation.
• Comply with Onterris Quality Assurance Program, Health & Safety Program, and other policies.
• Other duties as assigned by the group leader or lab director.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or related field preferred.
• One year of relevant lab experience allows direct advancement to Tech II (academic lab experience counts).

• Knowledge of analytical methods, analytical instruments, general lab practices, and lab safety.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Good organizational skills and strong communication skills.

• Sitting, standing, and walking.
• Lifting 50 pounds several times a day.
• Overhead lifting of over 20 pounds.
• Works in an office environment.
• May be exposed to hot and cold environments.
• May occasionally work shifts up to 12 hours in duration.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.