Environmental Lab Assistant Stack

Are you interested in a career that protects the environment and the air we breathe? Are you looking to be a part of a team that is willing to invest in you from day one? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an exciting career opportunity for you.

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 80 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia and are approaching 3000 employees – all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

The Laboratory Assistant will be responsible for performing laboratory procedures under the direction of the Laboratory Manager. This position will assist in maintaining a clean laboratory space while supporting other field and lab personnel to ensure quality data is collected and reported. As a key member of the lab team, this role will be responsible for a full range of duties including:

· Preparation of samples for analysis

· Preparation of reagents for lab use and/or shipment

· Performing gravimetric, titrimetric, and other analyses

· Determining the volume of samples

· Cleaning of laboratory glassware

· Preparing laboratory equipment kits for use in field tests

· Assist field testing teams in acquiring and inventorying consumables, chemicals, and parts for instrumentation

· Work with field crews on-site with sample preparation and recovery

· Maintaining clean laboratory areas

· Maintaining organized records of sample preparation and analysis

· Overhead projects designed to improve efficiency of, or accuracy of analyses

· Practice safety methods and procedures, and report all potential dangers and hazards.

YOUR EXPERTISE AND 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’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or related field preferred.

· High School diploma is acceptable where experience and related skills can be demonstrated.

· Must have prior experience working in a laboratory setting (academic lab counts)

· Knowledge of analytical method, analytical instruments, general lab practices and lab safety

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.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER TO YOU

Our Mission is:
To help protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil that feeds us, and is supported by our Principles:
We Value Our People, We Value Our Community, We Value Our Clients, We Value Our Shareholders. We care for the well-being of our people and offer:

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: salary ranging from $21/hr to $24/hr, commensurate with accomplishments, performance, and credentials

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