Laboratory Technician - Wet Chemistry

LE002 Onterris Payroll, LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris is seeking a Full-Time Laboratory Technician in Denver, CO to prep and handle environmental samples, maintain accurate records, and keep a clean, compliant lab to support on-time results.

You’ll collaborate with a dedicated team, perform routine prep per EPA methods, operate balances, pipettes and glassware, and contribute to QA/QC and continuous improvement. Schedule: Fri-Tue 12:30pm-9pm; occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree in science preferred.
• 1 year of lab experience preferred; strong lab safety practices.
• Familiar with EPA methods and general lab techniques.

Responsibilities

• Capable of high-throughput preparation of environmental samples for metals testing.
• Operate analytical equipment including balances, pipettes, bottle top dispensers, hot blocks and glassware.
• Monitor sample scheduling to meet EPA holding times and due dates.
• Prepare samples per Standard Methods and EPA methods.
• Review data and QC; adhere to SOPs and safety practices.
• Support QA/QC criteria and participate in instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Assist in focus teams to improve efficiency and flexibility in scheduling.

Skills

Pipetting

Lab safety

Record keeping

Analytical equipment operation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in any science field

Tools

Balances

Pipettes

Bottle top dispensers

Hot blocks

Glassware handling

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 Full-Time Laboratory Technician based in our Denver, CO 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 $22.00 to $25.00, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location. Schedule: Friday - Tues 12:30pm - 9pm Weekdays and 8:30am - 5pm on Weekends

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

• Capable of high-throughput preparation of environmental samples for metals testing.
• Proficiency using analytical equipment including: balances, pipettes, bottle top dispensers, hot blocks, and volumetric/graduated glassware.
• Daily monitoring of sample scheduling to ensure that samples are processed within EPA\'s and methods’ holding time
• Schedule workload in order to process samples within clients expected due dates
• Routine sample preparation according to Standard Methods and EPA methods
• Performs analyst\'s review of data and QC
• Reviews of QA/QC criteria for batch acceptance
• Adheres to Standard Operating Procedures and follow safe work practices
• Participates in instruments\' preventative maintenance and trouble shooting
• Participates in focus teams to improve efficiency
• Be flexible in work schedule including overtime when needed
• React to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned
• Performing other duties and responsibilities as prescribed by the Company
• Compliance with our Quality Assurance Program and other policies

Your Expertise and Skills

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

• High School Diploma
• Bachelor\'s degree in any science field is a plus
• Minimum 1 year of lab experience preferred
• Knowledge of general lab practices and lab safety
• Knowledge of basic laboratory techniques preferred (knowledge of PPE, use of balance, pipetting, glassware handling, etc.)
• Experience in metal preparation is a plus
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extensive periods of time
• Preferred Skills
• Knowledge of analytical method, analytical instruments, general lab practices and lab safety
• Must be flexible in work schedule and able to work overtime
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions

About Onterris

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.

At Onterris, we take on complex challenges with purpose and momentum, alongside teams that lead with integrity, deliver together, and invest in your growth. \"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