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 Senior Scientist in our Wilmington, NC lab, 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.   

The compensation range for this role is $65,000 to $85,000, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.   

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

• Carry out operational duties as required in the analytical department and preparation lab
• Operation, management, maintenance and troubleshooting of analytical instrumentation
• Support analysts and prep technicians with troubleshooting and problem solving
• Aid in standards preparation and validation
• Train analysts and prep technicians as required
• Development and writing of analytical methods, SOPs and validations
• Work with the Technical Director to develop new capabilities / methods and improve existing methods
• Assist in data compilation / review and analyzing data toward project direction goals and milestones; prepare summary of findings and observations
• Assist with any literature compilation for presentation or publishing
• Laboratory day-to-day housekeeping and ordering responsibilities as required
• Other duties, as assigned

Your Expertise and Skills 

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

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or related field 
•  3+ years of experience in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, related field
• Experience in environmental sample extraction / preparation
• Experience in analyzing samples using chromatography and mass spectrometry.
• The successful candidate will be detail oriented, reliable, highly motivated, and will interact well in a team environment. The candidate will possess excellent organizational skills, a high energy level, a sense of commitment to assure that obligations and quality are met and be capable of handling multiple assignments concurrently.
• Also required is a working knowledge of statistics, analytical software and basic computer skills, especially MS Office.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in working in an accredited laboratory and experience with methods used for the quantitative determination of environmental contaminants
• Experience working in compliance with ISO 17025 and Department of Defense/Department of Energy Quality Systems Manual 6.0 accreditation standards
• Experience with developing and improving instrument methods and preparation methods

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The physical and environmental requirements below reflect what’s typically needed to perform the essential functions of this role safely and effectively. We may provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law, to support performance of the essential functions. 

• 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    

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

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.