Environmental Chemist I: Data, QA & Lab Support

Hydrogeologic, Inc; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydrogeologic, Inc. is hiring a Chemist I in Reston, VA to provide chemistry support with emphasis on environmental analytical chemistry. The role includes hands-on task management, data validation, and coordination with field personnel and laboratories.

The successful candidate will prepare UFP-QAPPs, manage environmental data, and work with project teams to ensure QA standards are met. Office-based, five days a week, in Reston, VA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry, environmental chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• Proficient working with Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Strong organizational and time management skills, verbal and written communication skills with ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and ability to work under deadline pressure.
• Capability to assist with bottle orders and lab sample receipt tracking.
• Ability to work under the direction of different project managers, task managers, data managers, chemists, and other members of project teams.
• Ability to complete a background check to obtain credentials to access Government data systems.

Responsibilities

• Supporting preparation of UFP-QAPPs, data validation narratives, and data usability reports.
• Coordinating environmental laboratory services and field sampling events with HGL’s Project Teams, Project Chemists, and Project Data Managers.
• Managing and reporting environmental analytical data in coordination with HGL’s Project Teams, Project Chemists, and Project Data Managers.
• Reviewing and evaluating laboratory and field data for completeness and correctness.
• Reviewing, correcting, and uploading electronic data deliverables.
• Working with a team of data managers and other scientific/engineering professionals to implement corrective actions.
• Reviewing data for conformance with quality assurance requirements and supporting ongoing quality control activities.
• Working effectively as a team member in the development of requirements for new environmental data reporting tools and processes.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science in chemistry/environmental chemistry or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

SharePoint

SQL/VBA

Job description

Hydrogeologic, Inc. is hiring a Chemist I in Reston, VA to provide chemistry support with emphasis on environmental analytical chemistry. The role includes hands-on task management, data validation, and coordination with field personnel and laboratories.

The successful candidate will prepare UFP-QAPPs, manage environmental data, and work with project teams to ensure QA standards are met. Office-based, five days a week, in Reston, VA.