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Enthalpy Analytical

Department Manager - Laboratory

Enthalpy Analytical, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Group Leader - Laboratory

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Enthalpy Analytical

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 Group Leader, based in our Houston, TX 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 more than 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

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: Annual salary ranging from $60,000 - $75,000, commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography

Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

401(k) 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 attractive student loan rates to optimize your student loan payoff plans

A DAY IN THE LIFE Enthalpy Analytical, is part of the larger organization, Montrose Environmental Group, is comprised of over 9 laboratories servicing air, water, and soil testing. Regulations drive the need for our services, but our unique capabilities allow us to add value to clients beyond environmental compliance.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm CST, potential for OT, weekends, holidays dependent on client needs/workload

Our Houston/Deer Park facility is currently seeking a Full‑Time Group Leader to join our Semi Volatile Team.

Responsibilities

Personnel supervision, time management, and operational efficiency

Hiring, firing, performance management & disciplinary actions

Conflict resolution, personnel skills development and team building

Accurate and timely communication with internal and external clients

Project scheduling

Analyze samples as needed by using various published methods, EPA & SW-846

Development of analytical methods while maintaining production

Preparation of data summaries for inclusion in client reports.

Sample and Standard Preparation as needed

Occasional split shift and/or weekend duties

Instrument calibration and maintenance

Troubleshooting instruments such as Gas Chromatographs, autosamplers, etc. and problem solving

Write and assist the QAC with updating related SOPs

Maintain adequate consumables and parts for analyses

Maintaining organized records of sample preparation and analysis, and equipment maintenance

Communicate with client’s questions or concerns

Initiate and address non-conformance issues

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

Comply with Enthalpy’s Quality Assurance Program and other policies

Other duties as assigned by the Lab Supervisor or Lab Director

Ensure staff comply with Enthalpy’s Health and Safety Plan

Your Expertise & Skills To 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.

Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or equivalent

Minimum of 4 years experience required

Group Leaders must be well versed in most of the methods run within their department

Understand the underlying physical or chemical principles that underpin the assays being performed

Effectiveness. Positive outcomes & results of communication skills

Conflict resolution skills: Removes/Breakdown organizational communication barriers

Assertion Skills-Problem diagnosis, assess corrective action, not blame

Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and maintain composure in high production laboratory

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to his classification. The 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 CAREER We are going to be blunt – the way we work may not suit everyone. We are a fast‑paced, dynamic and high‑growth company. You are your own boss, but you will get tons of guidance and plenty of support from talented, super‑smart colleagues and its service providers. Therefore, if freedom, autonomy, and head‑scratching professional challenges attract you, we could be the perfect match made in heaven.

Want to know more about us? Visit montrose-env.com and have fun!

Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

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