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 QA/QC Specialist - FTIR, you'll be responsible for focusing on the technical integrity of our emissions monitoring data. This position is responsible for the independent review and quality control of in-field FTIR-based stack testing projects. You will act as a technical bridge, ensuring that complex analytical data is validated against established methodologies and translated into comprehensive reporting packages. The compensation range for this role is $23.50hr to $26.50hr. To thrive in this role, you'll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities: * Review and QC in-field FTIR-based stack testing projects, ensuring all data meets regulatory and internal standards * Follow established testing methods, procedures, and processes to support consistent and reliable data validation and reporting * Independently perform FTIR sample reprocessing and develop and validate calibrations to ensure the highest data quality * Perform advanced troubleshooting of analytical testing data and equipment; write up suggested next steps and corrective actions for field teams * Manage the full data lifecycle from recording and interpreting complex data and field notes to writing comprehensive technical reports * Communicate critical process details, findings, and data anomalies to supervisors, project managers, and team members to ensure project success * Assist in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and participate in training to stay current with FTIR technology and regulatory shifts * Perform in-field FTIR-based stack testing according to established procedures as needed * Set up, operate, and maintain analytical testing equipment * Participate in training for career development, safety and maintaining required certifications Your Expertise and Skills These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here. * Expertise with data acquisition and processing software relevant to FTIR analysis is required * 0-3 years of professional experience in an analytical laboratory setting * Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision * Bachelor's degree in science or engineering, chemistry preferred * Capability to pass background checks and initial and random drug screening * Valid driver's license * Ability to obtain a DOT medical certification and OSHA Respiratory Protection Medical Evaluation * Flexibility is a must as the position may require weekend travel or work for a few projects during the year * Capacity for overnight and local travel for multi-weekday projects 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. * Ability to work in outdoor industrial settings, including climbing to and working on elevated platforms (50ft - 300ft) in accordance with OSHA/ANSI and other applicable safety standards * Must be able to exert moderate physical effort, including lifting heavy materials up to 50 pounds * Often works outdoors and may be exposed to hot and cold environments and extreme weather conditions, including sunlit, rainy and windy conditions * Sitting, standing, and walking 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.
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