ABOUT YOU

Are you passionate about sustainability 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 a R&D Technician in our Fuquay-Varina 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 135 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia and over 3000 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
• Opportunities to engage and contribute in our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups
• Competitive compensation package: hourly pay ranging from $28.00-$30.00/hour, 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

The R&D Technician will play a key role in our team’s development of cutting-edge soil, water and vapor treatment technologies. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly growing, top notch, cutting-edge environmental team that’s looking to make a positive impact on the world.

• Perform cutting edge R&D experiments using ion exchange and adsorbent resins, focused on developing novel treatment technologies for water and air streams.
• Design experiments, organize and implement tests, ensure their relevance, collect results, compile reports of tests and summaries.
• Be an integral part of our safety culture, approaching all aspects of work with a safety-first attitude.
• Assist with authoring scientific articles, as well as participating/presenting in national and international conferences.
• Assist with full-scale system commissioning, startup.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or related field; Master’s degree preferred
• Experience in a Laboratory Technician or R&D role
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments (P&T GC, LC/MS/MS, TOC, UV-Vis spectrophotometer) for internal and external clients.
• Self-motivated with a high sense of urgency, willing to take hands on work, and be able to manage several projects and tasks while maintaining strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently or in a team
• Competence with chromatographic, wet chemistry techniques, and general laboratory skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Google Suite products
• Comfortable using hand and portable power tools
• OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training preferred, but not required

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

We are going to be blunt – the way we work may not suit everyone. We are a fast-paced,

dynamic and high-growth company. You are your own boss, but you will get tons of guidance and plenty of support from talented, super-smart colleagues and its service providers. Therefore, if freedom, autonomy, and head-scratching professional challenges attract you, we could be the perfect match.

Want to know more about us? Visit montrose-env.com and have fun!

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.