Environmental Chemist I: Lab Data QA & Review

State-of-Maine; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Retirement plan

Gym membership reimbursement

Parental leave

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

The Department of Environmental Protection, Augusta, is seeking a Chemist I to provide technical input in environmental chemistry and geochemistry. You will review lab data reports, proposals, and QA plans, and assist with data quality control and EGAD data input.

Collaboration across programs is required. Minimum qualifications include a four-year chemistry-related degree with lab experience, ability to communicate effectively, and strong data analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Four-year combination of education, training, and/or experience in chemistry or related field.
• Experience in laboratory practices and analyzing samples for organic contaminants.
• Ability to review and interpret analytical laboratory data reports and ensure data quality.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input in environmental chemistry and geochemistry for projects.
• Review analytical laboratory data reports, proposals, and QA plans.
• Assist with data quality control and EGAD data input; collaborate with staff.

Skills

Laboratory practices

Interpreting data reports

Data quality processes

Communicate effectively

Prioritization

Analytical reasoning

Education

Four-year degree in chemistry or related field

Tools

EGAD database

Job description

The Department of Environmental Protection, Augusta, is seeking a Chemist I to provide technical input in environmental chemistry and geochemistry. You will review lab data reports, proposals, and QA plans, and assist with data quality control and EGAD data input.

Collaboration across programs is required. Minimum qualifications include a four-year chemistry-related degree with lab experience, ability to communicate effectively, and strong data analysis skills.