ABOUT YOU
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 full-time career opportunity for you as a Quality Assurance Associate I based in our Orange, CA laboratory.
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. Enthalpy Analytical is the analytical services division of Montrose, and we are a leading environmental laboratory committed to excellence in scientific testing. We’re seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Associate I to ensure the highest standards of data quality and compliance. 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, valuable member of our Montrose team, you can expect:
Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career
Direct exposure to industry-leading experts 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: ranging from $21.00 to $25.00 per hour 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 help 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
Enthalpy Analytical, is part of the larger organization, Montrose Environmental Group, is comprised of over 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 Orange, CA laboratory is currently seeking a Quality Assurance Associate I to join our Quality Assurance (QA) team. This is an entry level position on-site in the laboratory. The QA Associate I is for a detail-oriented laboratory professional with hands-on bench experience in a TNI-compliant environment. The QA Associate I supports operations by maintaining and enhancing our Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with TNI 2016 and ISO 17025: 2017 standards and our quality program. The QA Associate I performs routine verifications, documentation review, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) tracking, internal audits, and training to maintain data integrity and operational excellence.
As a key member of the QA team, this role is responsible for a full range of activities including:
Track or perform verifications of laboratory supply equipment to ensure operational reliability per SOP and manufacturer specifications.
Perform daily/weekly reviews of appropriate logbooks, bench sheets, or data for Good Documentation Practices (GDP) compliance.
Initiate and address non-conformances for corrective actions.
Collect and interpret quality control data, create control charts, and audit sample reports to track lab performance and identify trends.
Track CAPA and perform or assist with Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
Conduct routine internal audits of laboratory processes, documentation, and facilities.
Prepare audit checklists, reports, and follow-up on findings.
Accurate and timely communication with internal and external clients.
Draft, review, and/or revise SOPs, work instructions, forms, or other controlled documents.
Review and enter Proficiency Testing (PT) data and results.
Troubleshooting and problem-solving.
Develop and deliver in-laboratory GDP, ethics, data integrity, safety, and technical training.
Maintain training records and competency assessments.
Archive documents in accordance with SOPs.
Review laboratory data, workflows, and procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance with TNI 2016, ISO 17025, client requirements, and our robust quality system.
Support external audits.
Communicating relevant updates to applicable people in a timely manner.
Adhere to documented quality manual, policies, and health and safety practices and protocols (i.e., use of PPE, chemical hygiene, and waste handling).
Take on additional duties and responsibilities as needed to support our dynamic lab team.
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a scientific field, or a combination of education, training, and experience.
1+ years of relevant experience working in a laboratory or quality assurance role (or equivalent).
Strong understanding of scientific terminology, analytical laboratory procedures, and lab safety.
Understanding of physical and chemical principles underlying why procedures are specified the way they are for each method with which they work.
Good written and verbal communication, with sharp editorial and proofreading abilities.
Ability to collaborate with lab teams to gather, interpret, and document data.
Good organization, time management, and communication skills and able to facilitate priorities in an effective manner.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint).
Preferred Skills
Familiarity with TNI 2016, ISO 17025 standards, GDP, CAPA, or RCA is a plus.
Experience with LIMS.
Proficiency using and data visualization tools for reports and graphs.
Conflict resolution skills and removes/breakdowns organizational communication barriers.
Assertion skills-problem diagnosis, assess corrective action, not blame.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining composure.
A team player who can work independently and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced, quality-driven environment.
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 949-988-3500 or careers@montrose-env.com for assistance.
MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER
We are going to be blunt – the way we work may not suit to everyone. We are a fast-paced, dynamic and high-growth company. You are your own boss, but you will get tons of guidance and plenty of support from talented, super-smart colleagues and its service providers. Therefore, if freedom, autonomy, and head-scratching professional challenges attract you, we could be the perfect match.
Want to know more about us? Visit www.montrose-env.com or www.enthalpy.com and have fun!
Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.