Laboratory Technician I - Wet Chemistry

LE002 Onterris Payroll, LLC; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris is seeking a Wet Chem Technician I to join our environmental science team. You will assist multiple projects, interact with multidisciplinary staff, regulatory agencies and clients to ensure accurate analyses and timely results.

Responsibilities include analyzing water and soil samples for alkalinity, pH, TDS, and contaminants; cleaning glassware; maintaining clean work areas; and keeping organized records while supporting group leaders and inventory management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or related field preferred.
• 1 year of relevant lab experience allows direct advancement to Tech II.
• Knowledge of analytical methods, instruments, and general lab practices and safety.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Analyze water and soil samples for alkalinity, conductivity, pH, solids, TDS, TSS, and turbidity.
• Analyze water and soil samples for Oil & grease, cyanide, sulfides, BTU, corrosivity, Ferrous iron, and related tests.
• Analyze water and soil samples for Ammonia, BOD, COD, Hexavalent Chromium, and TOC.
• WB Cleaning of laboratory glassware.
• Maintaining clean laboratory areas.
• Maintaining organized records of sample prep and analysis.
• Overhead projects to improve efficiency or accuracy of analyses.
• Assisting Leaders and analysts in inventorying consumables, chemicals, and parts.
• Comply with Onterris QA, Health & Safety Programs and policies.
• Other duties as assigned by the Group Leader or Lab Director.

Skills

Analytical methods

Lab safety

Teamwork

Communication

Education

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

Job description

About Us

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and 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, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive. When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and 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 Wet Chem Technician I, you’ll be responsible for assisting multiple projects where you will have increasing interaction with our multi-disciplinary staff, regulatory agencies and clients. You will be part of a strong team of committed professionals.

Compensation

The compensation range for this role is $20.00 to $22.00, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm

Responsibilities

• Analyze water and soil samples for alkalinity, conductivity (EC), pH, settlable solids, total dissolved solids (TDS), total suspended solids (TSS), and turbidity.


• Analyze water and soil samples for Oil & grease, Oil & Grease with silica cleanup, cyanide, sulfides, BTU, corrosivity, Ferrous iron, Flash point, Ignitability, MBAS, Phenols, Ortho and total phosphates, Reactive Cyanide, Reactive Sulfide, Salinity.


• Analyze water and soil samples for Ammonia, BOD, COD, Hexavalent Chromium, and TOC.


• WB Cleaning of laboratory glassware.


• Maintaining clean laboratory areas.


• Maintaining organized records of sample preparation and analysis.


• Overhead projects designed to improve efficiency of, or accuracy of analyses.


• Assisting the Group Leaders and analysts in acquiring and inventorying consumables, chemicals, and parts for instrumentation.


• Comply with Onterris Quality Assurance Program, Health & Safety Program, and other policies.


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

Your Expertise and Skills

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


• 1 year of relevant lab experience allows direct advancement to Tech II (academic lab counts)


• 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

• Sitting, standing, and walking


• Lifting 50 pounds several times a day


• Overhead lifting of over 20 pounds


• Works in an office environment


• May be exposed to hot and cold environments


• May occasionally work shifts up to 12 hours in duration

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Employee Testimonials

"Working with inspiring coworkers and clients across the globe over the past five years has been incredibly rewarding. Their passion motivates me to improve our client experience and work that I deliver." - Erin Peck, Emissions Services

"There are not many places where a toxicologist can be boots-on-the-ground at an environmental emergency one day and deep in a human health risk assessment or litigation the next, but this company is one of them, and honestly, that breadth is what makes me love the work. We are a team of scientists with a broad range of talents and experiences who genuinely take the mission to heart, because protecting people and communities from chemical hazards is not abstract here; it is exactly why we show up every day. The culture reflects that shared commitment in the best way: collaborative, rigorous, and truly motivated by the impact we make together." - Andre Richardson, Consulting

"I knew my position here would be more than just a job. Every day is a new, exciting challenge to solve, and I get to go home knowing that the work I am doing is having a positive impact on the world." - J Esteves, R&D

Company Overview

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.