Emerging Technology Scientist (Air Quality Scientist)

Montrose Environmental Group; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Montrose Environmental Group is seeking a full-time Emerging Technology Scientist to develop cutting-edge air monitoring solutions at its Denver office. This role involves managing technical projects and product designs to address environmental challenges, offering competitive compensation, professional growth opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Mentorship and professional development resources

Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with a competitive employer match

Progressive vacation policies

Financial assistance program

Qualifications

• Experience with air quality testing instrumentation and emerging technologies.
• University research experience designing/testing novel instrumentation.
• Ability to work in a global environment and respect other cultures.

Responsibilities

• Manage pilot projects for new air monitoring technology from inception to completion.
• Coordinate product design projects involving multiple teams.
• Act as a liaison between clients and operational teams.

Skills

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Proficient computer skills

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Python

MATLAB

Job description

ABOUT YOU

Are you passionate about solving air monitoring problems and ready to join an inclusive work environment, committed to leading new ideas and delivering value? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an exciting career opportunity for you based in our Denver, CO office. Who are we? We are Montrose, a leading environmental services company with 2,000 employees across 70 locations worldwide, focused on supporting clients as they deal with the environmental challenges of today, and prepare for what’s coming tomorrow.

We are seeking a full-time Emerging Technology Scientist who will be responsible for the development, piloting, and operational design aspects of our state-of-the-art air monitoring solutions that solve pressing environmental problems for our customers. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly growing, top notch, cutting-edge team that’s looking to make a positive impact on the world.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER TO 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: annual salary ranging from $75,000 to $105,000 annually,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

As a key member of our emerging technology team, you will be responsible for a full range of activities including:

• Support product design projects involving a team of operations, software, sales, quality management, partners, and subconsultants to develop comprehensive product development plans.
• Learn and understand the highly technical product that Montrose is delivering to our customers.
• Strive for the development of reliable, effective, and safe products that have an impact on the emerging air monitoring marketplace.
• Manage all aspects of new air monitoring technology evaluation, in lab and in the field.
• Coordinate all aspects of new technology pilot projects, including, but not limited to, method research, equipment procurement and rental, travel arrangements, logistics, SOP generation and implementation, and regulatory agency interaction and coordination.
• Support the operations team by managing pilot programs that implement new technology, helping to develop SOPs, and helping to build sustainable monitoring solutions.
• Plan, manage, and execute pilot projects with clients, from inception to completion, including:
  • Assessing pilot program goals, regulatory requirements, and relevant data to craft program plans, and technical reports.
  • Overseeing budgeting, and managing profit and loss, on client projects.
  • Determining, overseeing, and adjustingprojecttimelines.
  • Allocating and directing resources to ensure satisfaction ofprojectgoals, timelines, and requirements.
  • Managing client expectations.
• Implementing general project management best practices.
• Act as a vendor liaison, clearly communicating experiment designs, results, and next steps to the manufacturer.
• Support the sales team by communicating technology capabilities, limitations, and identifying the correct applications.
• Provide routine presentations to internal team of new technology evaluations and results.
• Work alongside the software team to design new and improve existing software features, facilitate new technology data ingest, and provide client feedback all while keeping at the top-of-mind client experience.
• Write and/or assist in the submittal of monitoring plans and reports.
• Instruct and guide any personnel under their supervision to ensure safe, efficient, expedient, and cost-effectiveprojectexecution.
• Identify quality assurance issues and support solution development.
• Act as a liaison between clients, personnel, government agency representatives, and laboratory personnel for all testing projects.
• Maintain excellent client relationships through effective communication and customer service skills.
• Determine initial and final pricing structures for invoicing to meet budget goals, and in consideration of objective to cultivate and foster long-term client relationships.
• Possess general knowledge of procedures and practices required to execute projects in a global environment.
• Be an integral part of our safety culture, approaching all aspects of work with a safety-first attitude.
• Domestic travel as needed, to support the project team in the delivery of Montrose products to its’ customers. Availability to travel up to 50% of the time.

YOUR EXPERTISE AND SKILLS

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to satisfactorily perform each duty and responsibility listed in the A Day in the Life section above. 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.

• Bachelor's degree or Advanced degree, with an emphasis in engineering strongly preferred.
• University research experience designing, testing, or using novel instrumentation, or 1-3 years working with emerging air monitoring technology.
• Experience user of air quality testing instrumentation; operation, troubleshooting, maintenance.
• Familiar with low-cost gas sensors, real-time mass spectrometers, and open path air monitoring systems.
• Proficient computer skills; Microsoft Office software, Python/MATLAB or similar.
• Good organizational skills, planning skills and self-starter with a good work ethic, possesses the ability to prioritize, and has a sense of urgency.
• Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company.
• Ability to work in a global environment and respect other cultures.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Maintain compliance with any random drug testing, DOT, or other required programs.
• Demonstrated understanding of laboratory QA/QC procedures.
• Must me a creative thinker, innovative, and be endlessly curious.
• Flexibility to work weekends and afterhours if necessary.
• US driver’s license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional project management certification

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 [e-mail] 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 made in heaven.

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.