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 Group Leader, in our Deer Park, TX Laboratory, you’ll be responsible for assisting multiple projects where you will have increasing interaction with our multi-disciplinary staff and will be part of a strong team of committed professionals.

The compensation range for this role is $60,000 to $90,000, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.  

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

• Personnel supervision, time management, and operational efficiency

• Hiring manager duties, Personnel performance management and discussions

• 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

• Development of analytical methods

• Preparation of data summaries for inclusion in client reports.

• Sample and Standard Preparation as needed

• Weekend duties

• Instrument calibration and maintenance

• Troubleshooting 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 our Quality Assurance Program and other policies

• Other duties as assigned by the Lab/OPS Manager or Lab Director

• Ensure staff comply with our Health and Safety Plan

Your Expertise and Skills

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

• Associates degree or higher in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or equivalent

• Minimum of 5 years experience

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

•  They must 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 during stressful times

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 accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law, to support performance of the essential functions.

• Sitting, standing, and walking

• Lifting 5-25 pounds several times a day

• Overhead lifting of over 20 pounds

• May be exposed to hot and cold environments and extreme weather conditions, including sunlit, rainy and windy conditions

Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmenta