Wet Chem Group Leader - Laboratory

About Us

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact.

“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.

When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact.

Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

A Day in the Life 

As a Group Leader in our Richmond, VA lab, you’ll be responsible for assisting multiple projects where you will have increasing interaction with our multi-disciplinary staff, regulatory agencies and clients. You will be part of a strong team of committed professionals.   

The compensation range for this role is $55,000 to $65,000, in addition to an annual bonus, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.   

Schedule: Monday - Friday

To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:  

• Preparation of various sample matrices using pH meters, titration techniques, analytical balances and other support equipment
• Analyze various client-provided sample matrices using gravimetric analysis, flow analyzers, UV-VIS technologies, extraction processes, and IC.
• Personnel supervision, time management, and operational efficiency
• Conflict resolution and personnel skills development, team building and conflict resolution
• Accurate and timely communication with internal staff and management.
• Project scheduling, focus on rush and short hold sample preparation and analysis
• Perform instrument maintenance and repair
• Troubleshooting and problem solving
• Prepare calibration standards & calibrate instruments
• Maintain inventory of standards & supplies; order replacements as needed
• Development of analytical methods
• Write and assist with updating related SOPs
• Overhead projects designed to improve efficiency of, or accuracy of analyses
• Peer review other analysts’ data packages, data entry, sequences, bench books, etc.
• Comply with Quality Assurance Program and other policies
• Ensure staff comply with Health and Safety Plan, in particular a willingness to work with concentrated acids as well as instructing staff on proper handling and safety procedures for those acids. 

Your Expertise and Skills 

These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.  

• Bachelor degree or higher in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or equivalent
• Minimum of 3-4 years laboratory experience required, commercial production laboratory
• Group Leaders must be well versed in most of the methods run within their department, Bachelor's degree in a scientific field
• They must have shown the ability to organize, communicate, and facilitate priorities to staff in an effective manner
• They must be able to handle non-routine samples and be capable of managing an effective workflow in their department (this includes managing man-hours, machine time and logistics for numerous assays)

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The physical and environmental requirements below reflect what’s typically needed to perform the essential functions of this role safely and effectively. We may provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law, to support performance of the essential functions. 

• Sitting, standing, and walking 
• Lifting 50 pounds several times a day 
• Overhead lifting of over 20 pounds 
• Works in an office environment when not deployed on an emergency response 
• 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. Click here to learn more.  

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Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click here to learn more.