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At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose,responsibilityand 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,interwovenand international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams,consultantsand professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.

When you join us,you'renot just forging acareer,you'rejoining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smartersolutionsand lasting impact.

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

ADay in theLife

As a Group Leader in our Environmental Lab in Richmond, VA,you'llbe responsible forequipping 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.

The compensation range for this role is $55,000.00 to $70,000.00, commensuratewith experience, skills, and geographic location.

Schedule: Monday - Friday

To thrive in this role,you'llbe comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:

• Analyze various client-provided sample matrices for elemental metals using ICPMS, ICP-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 personnel and external clients
• In-depth data review and approval
• Project scheduling, with a 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
• 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 Onterris Quality Assurance Program and other policies
• Ensure staff comply with Onterris 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.
• Overseeing our smaller off-site laboratory that occasionally requires 24/7 coverage
• Other duties as assigned

YourExpertise andSkills

These requirements reflect the knowledge,skillsand 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
• 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
• Experience with ICP-MS, ICP-OES and mercury analysis instruments and knowledge of EPA Methods 200.7, 200.8, 6020B, and 6010D preferred

WorkEnvironment andPhysicalRequirements

The physical and environmental requirements below reflectwhat'stypically 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
• Lifting50 pounds several times a day
• Overhead lifting of over 20 pounds
• Works in an office environment
• May be exposed to hot and cold environments
• May occasionally work shifts up to 12 hours in duration

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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.