Senior Scientist

ABOUT YOU

Are you passionate 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.

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.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect:

• 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
• Competitive compensation package: Annual Salary is $55,000 – &65,000, 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 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 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. 

Reporting to the Group Leaders, the Senior Scientist will support the development of sample handling and analytical procedures to facilitate efficient, accurate generation of data while meeting the stringent QA/QC requirements of the method.

As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect:

• Quantitative sample analysis
• Method development and troubleshooting
• Preparation of data summaries for inclusion in client reports
• Instrument calibration, validation, and method development
• Instrument maintenance and troubleshooting
• Maintaining organized records of sample preparation and analysis, equipment maintenance    and data collected off site
• Maintain consumables and parts for instruments
• Overhead projects designed to improve efficiency of, or accuracy of analyses
• Communicating relevant updates to applicable people in a timely manner
• Performing other duties and responsibilities as prescribed by the Company
• Compliance with Enthalpy’s Quality Assurance Program and other policies
• Compliance with Company’s Health and Safety Plan

YOUR EXPERTISE & 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering or related field
• GC/MS analysis of gas-phase samples
• Able to handle some non-routine samples or situations
• Work with minimal supervision
• Routinely meet QA/QC requirements for the assays performed
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Process implementation and improvement skills
• Strong troubleshooting skills

Preferred Skills

• Superior knowledge of analytical method, analytical instruments, general lab practices and lab safety
• Experienced in use and maintenance of Agilent GC/MS and Entech sample handling equipment
• Experience with Agilent Mass Hunter and Entech software
• Excellent organization and documentation capabilities.

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

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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.