Laboratory Assistant - SVOA

Onterris; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris in Orange, CA is seeking a Full-Time Laboratory Assistant to prep and handle samples, maintain precise records, and keep a clean lab to ensure on-time results. You will collaborate with a committed team in a dynamic, quality-driven environment.

The role involves sample preparation, data entry into LIMS, and contributing to environmental science work with opportunities for hands-on growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Knowledge of PPE, balance, pipetting, glassware handling is expected.
• Basic Excel skills are required.
• Comfort working with strong acids and solvents.
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Attention to detail is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform dishwashing and cleaning; change gas cylinders and housekeeping tasks.
• Sample retrieval, storage, archive, and proper sample disposal.
• Prepare samples and reagents according to SOPs and support tasks as needed.
• Conduct lab analyses and adhere to data/record-keeping practices; stay current with SOP readings and training.
• Calibrate verification of small lab equipment (thermometers, balances).
• Maintain a safe, organized work area and ensure logbook records and data entry into LIMS.
• Inventory laboratory supplies and restock cabinets and storage areas as needed.
• Comply with Quality Assurance Program and Health and Safety Plan.

Skills

High School Diploma

Basic laboratory techniques

Basic Excel skills

Comfort with acids and solvents

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

LIMS

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.

A Day in the Life

As a Full-Time Laboratory Assistant based in our Orange, CA Laboratory, you’ll step into the lab where every detail matters. You’ll play a key role in prepping and handling samples, keeping records accurate, and maintaining a clean laboratory to support on-time results everyday. You’ll collaborate with a strong team of committed professionals, contribute to meaningful scientific work, and grow your expertise in a dynamic, quality-driven environment.

The compensation range for this role is $17.00 - $20.00 , commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

Department: Semi-Volatiles (SVOA)

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

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

• Perform dishwashingand cleaning,change gascylindersandperform housekeeping tasksthat can includeroutine repetitive motions such as scrubbing, rinsing, drying, and stacking glassware


• Sample retrieval,storageand archiving, andresponsible for propersample disposal.


• Prepare samples and/or reagents according to SOPsandperform support tasks as needed


• Conduct lab analyses asrequiredand adheretoaccuratedata/record keeping practices;stay current with all SOP readings and any training as assigned


• Perform calibration verification ofsmalllaboratory equipment such as thermometers and balances


• Maintain a safe, organized work areaand ensureaccuratelogbook records andaccuratedata entry into LIMS


• Conduct inventory of laboratory supplies and chemicals and restock laboratory cabinets and storage areas with as needed


• Comply with Quality Assurance Program and other policies


• Comply with company’s Health and Safety Plan


• Other duties as assigned by the Group Leader or Lab Director

Your Expertise and Skills

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

• High School Diploma


• Basic laboratory techniques (knowledge of PPE, use of balance, pipetting, glassware handling, etc)


• Basic Excel skills required


• Must be comfortable working with strong acids and solvents


• Excellent communication skills required


• Detailoriented

Preferred Skills

• Prior Laboratory experience preferred bot not required


• Knowledge of analytical method, analytical instruments, general lab practices and lab safety


• Ability to work independently and in a team


• Good organizational skills and strong communication skills

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The physical and environmental requirements below reflect what’s typically needed to perform the essential functions of this role safely and effectively. We may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law, to support performance of the essential functions.

• Sitting, standing, and walking


• Must be able to work in a stationary position for entire shift duration


• Lifting and moving up to 25 lbs independently and 50 lbs using assisted lifting equipment


• Works in an office and/or laboratory environment

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.