Group Leader - Ambient Air Laboratory

Onterris; Deer Park (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Onterris in Deer Park, NY is seeking a Group Leader for our high-throughput environmental laboratory. You will direct daily operations, supervise personnel, and ensure timely sample analysis, method development, and data review to support client reports.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry and 3–5 years of ambient air lab experience, plus 1–3 years of supervisory leadership in a production setting. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities accompany this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related scientific field is required.
• 3–5 years of laboratory experience in ambient air analytical testing.
• 1–3 years of supervisory experience in a production lab setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise personnel and manage timekeeping and evaluations.
• Monitor backlog and drive operational efficiency.
• Ensure timely communication between departments and project managers.
• Oversee sample analysis and analytical method development.
• Review data for client reports and ensure GLP compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Time management

Analytical thinking

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry

Tools

LIMS

Workday

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office Suite

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 Group Leader in our Deer Park, TX lab , you’ll be results-driven, technically grounded management role responsible for directing the daily operations in a high-throughput environmental laboratory. This position calls for an individual who combines strong analytical capability with an approachable leadership style, someone who sets clear expectations, coaches their team to meet them, and trusts people to deliver.

The compensation range for this role is $55,000 to $80,000 , in addition to an annual bonus,commensuratewith experience, skills, and geographic location.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm, potential for overtime, weekend, holidays dependent on client needs.

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

• Personnel supervision, timekeeping, and performance evaluations

• Backlog management workflow monitoring, and operational efficiency

• Accurate and timely communication between laboratory departments, Project Managers, and upper management

• Sample analysis as needed following various published methods

• Analytical method development

• Upload and review of data for inclusion in client reports

• Solution, standard, and sample preparation as needed

• Occasional split shift and/or weekend duties

• Instrument calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting

• Implementation of quality updates and process optimization strategies

• Inventory of consumables, reagents, and instrument components

• Application of GLP in daily laboratory operations

• Initiation and investigation of non-conformance issues

• Compliance with our Quality Assurance Program, Health and Safety Plan, and other policies

• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Operations Manager, Technical Director, and/or Lab Director

• Laboratory position coverage/backfill as needed for operational continuity

YourExpertise andSkills

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

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related scientific field

• 3–5 years of laboratory experience in Ambient Air analytical testing

• 1-3 years of prior supervisory experience in a production laboratory environment, with a demonstrated ability to develop and lead teams

• Demonstrated ability to organize workflows, manage competing priorities, and allocate personnel effectively

• Experience handling non-routine samples and managing high-volume preparation schedules

• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Experience with Workday preferred

• Experience in LIMS

• Leadership - positively influences operational success by motivating and supporting laboratory personnel successful

• Communication - promotes intra laboratory collaboration and cultivates positive workplace culture

• Critical Thinking – implements novel and proactive strategies to drive innovation and problem solving

• Time Management – shows ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and maintain composure during challenging situations

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 vision 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.