Environmental QA Associate II Details

Environmental QA Associate II

Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. - Richmond, VA

Employment Type : Full-Time

ABOUT YOU Are you passionate 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. Who are we? We are Montrose, a leading environmental services company with 1,600 employees across 70 locations worldwide, focused on supporting clients as they deal with the environmental challenges of today, and prepare for what’s coming tomorrow. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Our Mission is: To help protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil that feeds us, and is supported by our Principles: We Value Our People, We Value Our Community, We Value Our Clients, We Value Our Shareholders. We care for the well-being of our people and offer:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Industry leading benefits packages including company paid life and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Progressive vacation policies and company holidays including floating holidays to meet the diverse needs of our people.
• 401(k) plan offered
• A financial assistance program to help support peers in need
• An educational reimbursement program
• Access to best rates in the industry to bring your student loan debt down to size

A DAY IN THE LIFE Enthalpy Analytical, a subsidiary of Montrose Environmental Group, is currently seeking a full-time Environmental QA Associate II to join our South Richmond team in Richmond, Virginia. This associate will play a leading role in identifying, implementing and managing changes required for the laboratory to become an accredited participant in the Department of Defense Environmental Laboratory Accreditation program (DoD ELAP) through compliance with the DoD/DoE Quality Systems Manual (QSM). The QA Associate II will also review Laboratory Quality Control data, workflow, and procedures with the goal of assuring data of know quality and accuracy. As a key member of the QA team, this role will be responsible for a full range of activities including: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review of client data to ensure its compliance with Enthalpy Analytical, LLC.’s quality system, the reference method, and the customers’ requirements
• Perform final review and certification of client data and data reports.
• Write and edit basic to moderately complex analytical data reports for potential submission to regulatory authorities and clients
• Collect and interpret data whose intent is to track laboratory quality control data trends or to document the lab’s performance (control charts, audit sample data)
• Provide feedback and coaching to laboratory analysts and supervisors on observed data package deficiencies, misunderstandings and recommendations for improvement
• Assist Client Services team in responding to client and validator questions regarding data interpretation and usability
• Perform internal audit activities as directed by the QA Manager
• Review and update SOPs per the review schedule as directed by the QA Manager
• Archive data according to SOPs
• Other duties as assigned by the QA Manager

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or other related sciences, at minimum
• Minimum 5 years prior experience in an environmental testing laboratory, or 2 years as a DoD Project Chemist
• Familiarity with DoD projects and QSM requirements
• Previous experience as a laboratory supervisor or laboratory Project Manager preferred

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Good working knowledge of environmental laboratory testing methods and quality control practices
• Ability to collaborate with lab team members to gather, review and interpret data, generate documentation and reports
• Effective written, editorial and proof-reading skills
• Effective oral communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Effective Time Management skills

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. MAKE THE MOVE From comprehensive air, water and soil 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 will get tons of guidance and plenty of support from talented, super-smart colleagues in tackling head-scratching professional challenges. If this scenario attracts 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. #LI-MEG