Environmental Project Manager - Laboratories

Onterris; North Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris in Durham, NC seeks a Project Manager to lead environmental laboratory projects from initiation to final reporting, ensuring client requirements, regulatory standards, and QA expectations are met. You will coordinate sample workflow, manage timelines, and maintain records in LIMS.

The role supports Monday–Friday scheduling with a compensation range of $52,000 to $67,500, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field preferred.
• 3–5+ years of environmental laboratory or project coordination experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing client projects or accounts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Project Management & Coordination: Manage assigned laboratory projects from sample receipt through final reporting.
• Client Management: Serve as primary contact for assigned clients and communicate project status.
• Technical & Data Oversight: Review chains of custody and data for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Operational & Business Support: Assist with quotations, pricing, and scope clarification; track metrics.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure QA/QC procedures and regulatory standards are followed.

Skills

Project management

Client management

Communication

Time management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

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 Project Manager in our Durham, NC lab,you’llbe responsible managing environmental laboratory projects from initiation through completion, ensuring client requirements, regulatory standards, and internal quality expectations are met. This role serves as the primary point of contact for clients, overseeing sample workflow, technical coordination, scheduling, and reporting while maintaining strong communication across laboratory departments. The Project Manager drives project efficiency, accuracy, and customer satisfaction while supporting business objectives.

The compensation range for this role is $52,000.00 to $67,500.00, commensuratewith experience, skills, and geographic location.

Schedule: Monday - Friday

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

Project Management & Coordination

• Manage assigned laboratory projects from sample receipt through final reporting
• Review project scope, schedules, and analytical requirements
• Coordinate workflow between sample receiving, laboratory sections, QA, and reporting teams
• Monitor project progress and turnaround times to ensure deadlines are met
• Identify and resolve project issues or delays proactively
• Maintain accurate project records and documentation in LIMS or related systems

Client Management

• Serve as primary point of contact for assigned clients
• Interpret client requirements and ensure accurate project setup
• Communicate project status, technical questions, and updates
• Address discrepancies, non-conformances, or scope changes
• Support development of strong client relationships and retention

Technical & Data Oversight

• Review chains of custody and sample documentation for accuracy
• Ensure proper analytical test selection and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Coordinate resolution of technical or documentation discrepancies
• Review reports and data packages for completeness prior to release
• Work with QA staff to ensure adherence to accreditation standards

Operational & Business Support

• Assist with quotations, project pricing, or scope clarification as needed
• Track project metrics including timelines and deliverables
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives
• Support training or mentoring of Project Manager Assistants or junior staff

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to laboratory QA/QC procedures and regulatory standards
• Participate in audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement efforts
• Maintain awareness of industry standards and regulatory changes

YourExpertise andSkills

These requirements reflect the knowledge,skillsand abilities that help you do your best work here.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field preferred
• 3–5+ years of environmental laboratory or project coordination experience
• Demonstrated experience managing client projects or accounts preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Analytical problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and LIMS systems
• Understanding of environmental laboratory processes and regulatory frameworks

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.

• Office and laboratory setting
• May involve interaction with environmental samples while following safety protocols
• Standard business hours with occasional schedule flexibility based on project demands

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a workstation or sample intake area
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for data entry and documentation review
• Ability to lift, move, or carry sample coolers or materials up to 30 lbs
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, or twist when accessing files or storage areas
• Ability to visually review detailed data and documentation for extended periods
• Ability to work in a laboratory environment that may include exposure to odors, noise, or varying temperatures while using required PPE

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.

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.