Environmental Chemistry Assistant - Data Validation

Tetra Tech; San Bernardino (CA); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Medical benefits

401K

Job summary

Tetra Tech, Inc is seeking an Assistant Chemist to support environmental characterization and remediation projects from our San Bernardino, CA office. This part-time position focuses on chemistry support for data validation and interpretation of laboratory data, with responsibilities spanning QA, regulatory interactions, and cross-team collaboration.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Chemistry, 5+ years in data validation, and hands-on EPA method experience.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry is required.
• 5+ years of professional experience in data validation or related fields.
• Hands-on experience running EPA environmental test methods in a commercial production laboratory.
• Expertise in EPA SW846 or Drinking Water analytical methods.
• Expertise in laboratory analyses, field chemistry, and field sample collection.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word).
• Pre-employment drug screening in compliance with state regulations is required.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Oversee validation (up to Stage 4) of analytical chemistry data and perform professional review of automated validation.
• Support data validation tasks by interpreting laboratory data and preparing QA plans.
• Interface with laboratory personnel to resolve technical/quality issues.
• Provide support in negotiations with regulatory agencies as directed by the chemist/project managers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data validation experience

Communication (verbal & written)

MS Office

Education

BS in Chemistry

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Tetra Tech, Inc is seeking an Assistant Chemist to support environmental characterization and remediation projects from our San Bernardino, CA office. This part-time position focuses on chemistry support for data validation and interpretation of laboratory data, with responsibilities spanning QA, regulatory interactions, and cross-team collaboration.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Chemistry, 5+ years in data validation, and hands-on EPA method experience.