Entry-Level Environmental Chemist

ABOUT YOU

Are you looking to build a career in the environmental field? Are you passionate about the environment and working collaboratively to improve our environment? If the answer is, "Yes!" then we have an exciting career opportunity for you. Who are we? We are Montrose Environmental Group, the premier environmental services provider.

This position is for entry-level, non-laboratory based environmental chemistry work with an emphasis on environmental analytical data validation and/or environmental laboratory coordination. Our clients are big and small, government (DoD) and private industry. Enjoy a comfortable working environment in Phoenixville, PA (close to KoP and Valley Forge).

WHAT WE CAN OFFER TO YOU

At Montrose, we're not just determined to think about a better way forward for environmental services today and down the road - we're committed to making it a reality. Our Principles guide us: 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:

Competitive Compensation Packages

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

• Medical, Dependent Care and Transit Flexible Spending Accounts

• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance and access to additional voluntary programs

• 401k with a competitive employer match

• Progressive vacation policies and company holiday to ensure work/life balance for our people

• A financial assistance program to help support peers in need

• Access to telemedicine and employee assistance programs

• Access to best rates in the industry to bring your student loan debt down to size

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Environmental data validators review analytical data generated by environmental laboratories in an organized and efficient manner, consistent with and as prescribed by corporate and US EPA data validation standard operating procedures, quality assurance project plans, and published analytical methods;

• Environmental data validators prepare data quality and usability assessment reports, which will undergo peer review by the project manager and/or senior chemistry staff;

• Environmental laboratory coordinators act as a liaison between field personnel and laboratories, ensuring that samples are collected appropriately, submitted to laboratories capable of meeting project needs, and reported consistently with project requirements.

• Environmental laboratory coordinators have a high level of communication both internally and with external clients and client contractors.

• Maintain confidentiality at all times

• Exercise safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs

• Participate in the company's continuous improvement programs and provide support to team efforts

• Keep up-to-date and current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications, and attend professional workshops

• Perform other duties as assigned depending on your skillset and interests.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, or an allied science from an accredited college or university;

• No experience is required, although 1+ years of environmental analytical data validation or laboratory experience is preferred.

• Coursework in analytical chemistry, analytical instrumentation, environmental chemistry, or environmental science is desired.

• Familiarity with electronic data deliverable formats including EQuIS and Envirodata

• Able to review environmental laboratory data for completeness; correctness; compliance against the published analytical methods; and usability by utilizing corporate data validation standard operating procedures, US EPA data validation guidelines, and QA Project Plans

• Possess a good understanding of analytical chemistry principles and be able to apply to environmental data usability assessment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

• Computer literate - capable of performing tasks such as: creating spreadsheets; composing correspondence; and creating reports and documents using desktop software

• Strong knowledge of Adobe Acrobat a plus

• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to focus on individual tasks while collaborating with your peers.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Pay: $45,000 - $55,000. Offers will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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.

Vaccination against Covid-19 is strongly preferred. All employees will be subject to policies and procedures of the Company that may be dependent on vaccination status.

MAKE THE MOVE

Montrose is a leading environmental solutions company focused on supporting commercial and government organizations as they deal with the challenges of today, and prepare for what's coming tomorrow. With approximately 2,800 employees across over 70 locations around the world, Montrose combines deep local knowledge with an integrated approach to design, engineering, and operations, enabling the Company to respond effectively and efficiently to the unique requirements of each project. From comprehensive air measurement and laboratory services to regulatory compliance, emergency response, permitting, engineering, and remediation, Montrose delivers innovative and practical solutions that keep its clients on top of their immediate needs - and well ahead of the strategic curve.

We are going to be blunt - the way we work may not suit everyone. Montrose is fast-paced and dynamic. You are your own boss, but you will get tons of guidance and plenty of support from talented, super-smart colleagues within Montrose.

Want to know more about Montrose? Visit montrose-env.com!

Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our firm is committed through responsible management policies to recruit, hire, promote, train, transfer, compensate, and administer all other personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, and any other class protected by federal, state, or local law.

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