Environmental Chemistry Analyst I – Remediation & QA Focus

Department of Environmental Protection; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

12 days of sick leave

3+ weeks vacation leave annually

Health Insurance Coverage

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Public Service Student Loan Forgivness

Job summary

The Department of Environmental Protection in Augusta, ME seeks a Chemist I to provide technical assistance in environmental chemistry and geochemistry to all programs within the Bureau of Remediation and Waste Management. The role reviews lab data, project proposals, and QA plans, and supports data quality control and EGAD input.

This full-time/year-round position includes a nine-step salary with annual step increases based on performance.

Qualifications

• A four year combination of education, training, and/or experience in chemistry or related field.
• Experience with laboratory practices.
• Experience in a commercial or governmental laboratory analyzing samples for organic contaminants.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting analytical laboratory data reports.
• Experience working with laboratory data quality processes.
• Knowledge of computer database query building.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to manage priorities to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to read and understand published analytical laboratory methods.
• Ability to identify and analyze problems, reach logical conclusions, and make sound, cost-effective decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical assistance in environmental chemistry and geochemistry to programs in the Bureau of Remediation and Waste Management.
• Reviews analytical laboratory data reports, license and remediation project proposals, and quality assurance project plans.
• Assists with data quality control and input into EGAD; collaborates with staff across the Department.

Job description

The Department of Environmental Protection in Augusta, ME seeks a Chemist I to provide technical assistance in environmental chemistry and geochemistry to all programs within the Bureau of Remediation and Waste Management. The role reviews lab data, project proposals, and QA plans, and supports data quality control and EGAD input.

This full-time/year-round position includes a nine-step salary with annual step increases based on performance.