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 an Administrative Assistant Intern, you’ll be responsible for assisting multiple projects where you will have increasing interaction with our multi-disciplinary staff and clients. You will be part of a strong team of committed professionals.   

The compensation range for this role is $15.00 per hour.

Schedule: Monday - Friday from 9am until 2pm.

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

• Perform daily office tasks such as filing, maintaining records, copying and scanning
• Utilize and maintain on-site filing systems and off-site archived items
• Update Sample Manager and Work Day systems with project information
• Maintain neat and clean office environment
• Monitor office supplies, placing orders when necessary
• Protect confidentiality of all sensitive information or situations
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned
• Answer phones and connect caller to appropriate lab contact
• Greet customers, answer or refer inquiries within the lab
• Route correspondence and mail
• Scan and save packing slips for items and materials received in lab
• Keep printing equipment operational by following manufacturer instructions and established procedures
• Comply with Quality Assurance Program and other policies
• Other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager or Lab Director
• Ensure staff comply with Health and Safety Plan

Your Expertise and Skills 

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

• Proficient with MS Office Products: Word, Excel, Google, and Outlook. Knowledge of MS Publisher, PowerPoint, PDF Software Package a plus
• Must be detail oriented, resourceful, creative and flexible
• Possess effective communication skills

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 10 pounds several times a week 
• Works in an office environment  
• May be exposed to hot and cold environments

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.