Environmental Laboratory Group Leader

Enthalpy Analytical•Richmond, VA

9d•$55,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Are you passionate about the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil that feeds us 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 as an Environmental Laboratory Group Leader based in our Richmond, VA lab. 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 130 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia and are approaching 3500 employees – all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs. Enthalpy Analytical, is part of the larger organization, Montrose Environmental Group, is comprised of 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 by providing custom solutions to their unique product or critical regulatory assessments. Currently seeking a Full-Time Group Leader (Environmental Laboratory - Chemistry). As a key member of the laboratory team, Group Leaders equip and maintain a well-trained and informed staff to meet the expectations of our clients by efficiently and profitably generating defensible date on time. Our Group Leaders will be an analyst who is responsible for most aspects of an operating team within the lab.

Requirements

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)
Effectiveness. Positive outcomes & results of communication skills
Conflict resolution skills: Removes/Breakdown organizational communication barriers
Assertion Skills-Problem diagnosis, assess corrective action, not blame
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and maintain composure during

Nice To Haves

Experience with Thermo Dionex and Agilent instruments and knowledge of EPA Methods 29, 6020A, and 6010C preferred

Responsibilities

Analyze air derived and various client-provided sample matrices for elemental metals using ICPMS, OES and CVAA
Personnel supervision, time management, and operational efficiency
Conflict resolution and personnel skills development, team building and conflict resolution
Accurate and timely communication with internal and external clients
Project scheduling, focus on rush sample digestion 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
Accurate and timely communication with internal and external clients
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 Enthalpy’s Quality Assurance Program and other policies
Ensure staff comply with Enthalpy’s 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.
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

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: annual salary compensation ranging from $55,000 to $70,000, commensurate with education, 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 attractive student loan rates to optimize your student loan payoff plans