Environmental Chemistry Research Scientist

California Department of Toxic Substances Control; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) seeks a Research Scientist for its Environmental Chemistry Laboratory in Berkeley. The role supports method development, QA/QC, and data evaluation for DTSC programs and external partners.

The position focuses on applying EPA methods, ensuring defensible analytical results, and preparing reports. It offers permanent, full-time employment at the Berkeley Regional Office with in-lab duties and in-office work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental chemistry research
• Ability to analyze environmental samples with standard methods
• Experience with data evaluation and QA/QC principles

Responsibilities

• Apply EPA and other standard methods to analyze environmental samples for DTSC programs and external entities
• Ensure defensibility of results by following Quality System Procedures
• Process, quantify, review and analyze data and prepare QA/QC reports
• Review data packages for accuracy, completeness and QA criteria
• Contribute to duty statements and environmental chemistry lab activities

Tools

Mass spectrometry

Analytical techniques

Job description

California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) seeks a Research Scientist for its Environmental Chemistry Laboratory in Berkeley. The role supports method development, QA/QC, and data evaluation for DTSC programs and external partners.

The position focuses on applying EPA methods, ensuring defensible analytical results, and preparing reports. It offers permanent, full-time employment at the Berkeley Regional Office with in-lab duties and in-office work arrangements.