Junior/ Graduate Environmental Chemist

Role and Responsibilities

• Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges

• Under general supervision, conduct natural resource field surveys collecting observational, spatial, and environmental data

• Under general supervision, collect and compile samples of air, soil, water, sludge, and other matrices for analysis

• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurement and documentation

• Assist with performing basic professional environmental science work relating to ecological systems, air, and water resources, assisting with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing entry-level technical assistance on various environmental issues

• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and field/work site notebook

• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, the maintenance of sample collection, location data, laboratory or statistical documentation, and logbooks

• Utilize the latest technologies and techniques in performing studies and analysis of habitats, sites, and potential impacts to the health of the environment and the population

• Complete training on assigned tasks

• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to the company’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures

• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Knowledge & Experience

• BS (or advanced) degree in Chemistry, Geochemistry, Biogeochemistry, or Chemical Engineering, with 0-3 years’ overall experience related to the requirements for the position

• Physically able to pass an OSHA-mandated medical examination for work on hazardous waste sites

• Willing to perform field work associated with site investigations and assessments in all seasons, and willing to travel occasionally depending on project-specific requirements

• Able to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek

• Strong mathematical / analytical / reasoning skills and demonstrable attention to detail

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Adept with use of Microsoft Office® programs, such as MS Word® and MS Excel®

• Demonstrated aptitude for learning new data management, data analysis and statistical software 

Awesome To Have

• Advanced degrees in chemistry or related fields, as well as additional related experience

• Familiarity with UFP QAPP requirements and related experience applying the protocol

• Familiarity with USEPA Region 2 EQuIS® EDD format

• Familiarity with EPA’s Scribe software for sample management

• Experience working in a chemical analytical laboratory using gas chromatography, mass spectroscopy, and inductively coupled plasma equipment and techniques

• Working familiarity with designing and performing data queries using MS Access® and developing and maintaining large relational databases

• Experience with using graphical and statistical analysis software beyond standard MS Excel® (e.g. JMP® software, R statistical software, and the Analysis ToolPak® add-in to MS Excel®)

• Intermediate or advanced skills with geographic information systems (e.g., ArcGIS)

• Prior experience with organic and/or inorganic data validation

• Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and medical clearance for hazardous waste work

• Previous experience with environmental site investigations at hazardous waste sites, specifically with contaminated sediments or contaminated groundwater 

Diversity Commitment: All our partners are focused on building diverse and inclusive teams. They welcome people of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives and are equal opportunity employers. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.