Associate Scientist (Chemist)

Description

• Develop field operating procedures and technical documentation related to oil spills, hazardous substance releases, biological agents, chemical warfare agents, radiation, and/or weapons of mass destruction
• Occasional travel and outdoor field work at hazardous waste sites.
• Author, review and revise technical documents and plans including analytical methods, Standard Operating Guidance, and Standard Operating Procedures
• Determines best method of data gathering, database management, and analysis of data to achieve project goals.
• Analyze and interpret analytical data and perform laboratory data review and validation
• Exercises judgment on applicability of methods and approaches in use and determines best approaches to problem solving when standard procedures are inadequate.
• Calibration and maintenance of a variety of multi-media monitoring and sampling equipment.
• Consults with outside specialists to obtain most accurate and timely data possible while meeting project specifications and timetables.
• Document field activities and prepare daily and final reports for clients within established budgets and schedules.
• Participate in field work as a member of sampling teams

Requirements

• Experience writing technical documents such as Standard Operating Guidance and Procedures
• Field instrumentation. Proficient in the use of various air and water monitoring instruments (PID/FID, multi gas meters, etc.). Abilities include calibration of field instruments, implementation in field, and interpretation of results.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with EPA and other analytical methods, best laboratory practices, and QA/QC procedures
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work on-call and mobilize into the field with little or no notice.
• Strong interpersonal communication, organizational, analytical, and technical writing skills.
• Experience in analytical method selection, data management, and interpretation.
• Exposure to various technical and scientific analytical procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, be highly adaptable, flexible, and amenable to working in non-standard environments.
• BS or equivalent in Chemistry and 2-4 years of experience in the environmental field and/or an analytical laboratory environment.
• Current OSHA 40-HR HAZWOPER certification desirable but not required
• Experience with soil, water, air or multi-media sampling strategies and protocols
• Experience in maintaining and calibrating laboratory instrumentation, such as GC & GC/MS
• Ability to conduct fieldwork throughout the U.S. and carry up to 50 lbs. of field gear in challenging conditions including extreme weather conditions.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with base and matching employer stock contributions.
• Work/Life flexibility.
• Critical illness and accident plans.
• Life and disability plans.
• Paid time off includes personal, holiday and parental.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance