Environmental Data Validation Chemist – Entry Level

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Merit-based rewards

Work-life balance

Professional development

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking an entry-level Environmental Scientist Chemist to support environmental investigations in an in-office, Pittsburgh-based role. You will act as data validation chemist, review analytical data packages, and assist project managers with chemistry-related analyses and QA/QC activities.

Candidates should have a chemistry background (BS) and some lab experience; U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related science is required.
• 1 year experience in analytical lab preferred (inorganic/organic).
• Proficiency with Windows applications and data systems.
• Knowledge of EPA data validation guidelines is a plus.
• Candidate must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Act as project chemist to support environmental investigations.
• Advise on chemistry theory and methods for project teams.
• Perform data validation/evaluation per EPA guidelines and DoD modules.
• Prepare QA/QC plans and data quality objective deliverables.
• Assist in database management and data organization for analyses.

Skills

Data validation

Analytical chemistry

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

One year experience in analytical lab

Windows applications (Word, Excel, Access)

EPA guidelines knowledge

US Citizenship

Tools

Excel

Access

Windows OS

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking an entry-level Environmental Scientist Chemist to support environmental investigations in an in-office, Pittsburgh-based role. You will act as data validation chemist, review analytical data packages, and assist project managers with chemistry-related analyses and QA/QC activities.

Candidates should have a chemistry background (BS) and some lab experience; U.S. citizenship is required.