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ABOUT YOU
Are you passionate about the environment and ready to join an inclusive work environment, committed to leading new ideas and pathways, and to delivering value? If the answer is, "Yes!" then we have an exciting career opportunity for you as a Laboratory Assistant based in our San Diego, CA aquatic toxicology laboratory.
Who are we? We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients' decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements.
We have 135 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia and over 3,000 employees - all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect:
- Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career
- Direct exposure to our industry's leading experts who are solving the world's toughest environmental challenges
- An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive and collaborate with talented colleagues
- Opportunities to engage and contribute in our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups
- Competitive compensation package: salary ranging from $17 to $19 hourly, commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- 401k with a competitive 4% employer match
- Progressive vacation policies, company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance
- A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation
- Access to a student loan planning tool to optimize your student loan payoff plans and compare student loan rates with lenders.
A DAY IN THE LIFEEnthalpy Analytical in San Diego, CA is currently seeking aPart-Time Laboratory Assistantto join our San Diego team of aquatic toxicologists. Enthalpy is a consulting laboratory focused on the analysis, integration, interpretation, validation, and application of high quality toxicity data.
Compensation: $17.00 - $19.00/hour
Schedule: Part-time (20-25 hours/week), Flexible Schedule Monday - Friday between the hours of 8 am - 5 pm
As a key member of the laboratory team, this role will be responsible for a full range of activities including:
Role and Responsibilities
- Provides support for bioassay testing; assists technicians with whole effluent toxicity (WET) and sediment testing activities
- Cleans and maintains glassware for lab operations
- Prepares glassware and other materials for use in testing
- Assists with general lab maintenance and cleaning
- Assists with animal care and maintenance
- Prepares and ships sampling kits to clients
- Frequent microscopeuse for analysis of embryo development
- Use of company vehicle for seawater collection and sample couriers
YOUR EXPERTISE AND SKILLSTo perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities.
- High School diploma or GED
- Previous experience in a lab setting desired
- Must have ability to follow directions and work in a team setting
- Good communication skills required
- Detailoriented
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or careers@montrose-env.com for assistance.
MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREERFrom comprehensive air measurement and laboratory services to regulatory compliance, emergency response, permitting, engineering, and remediation, Montrose delivers innovative and practical design, engineering and operational solutions that keep its clients on top of their immediate needs - and well ahead of the strategic curve.We are a fast-paced and dynamic team. At Montrose, you are your own boss, but you will get tons of guidance and plenty of support from talented, super-smart colleagues. Therefore, if freedom, autonomy, head-scratching professional challenges attract you, we'd love to speak with you.
Want to know more about us? Visit montrose-env.com and have fun!
Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.