Environmental Laboratory Quality Assurance Chemist / Data Validator

Jobvite, Inc.; Wakefield (MA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-Competitive Compensation

Pay range clearly stated: USD 35–40/hr

Professional Development opportunities

Job summary

GEI seeks an On-call Environmental Laboratory Quality Assurance Chemist to perform data validation and quality assurance for environmental data. The role supports the Data Management Team and can be in-person at a GEI office or remote, reporting to the Wakefield, MA office.

The candidate should have a chemistry degree or equivalent experience, be able to work with a national virtual team, and handle multiple projects with strong analytical skills. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or equivalent experience.
• Willing to work overtime as required.
• Ability to collaborate with a virtual team across the U.S.
• Proven ability to analyze and solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Perform Data Validation using EPA Regions 1, 2, 4, 9 and CT DQA, MA CAM, NJ DKQ and NF Guidelines.
• Demonstrate understanding of analyses including VOCs, SVOCs, pesticides, PCBs, herbicides, dioxins/furans, GS/MS/SIM, air analyses, metals, cyanide, and wet chemistry.
• Assist in developing QAPP for various projects.
• Serve as laboratory liaison on analytical methodology and data usability for reporting.

Skills

Data validation

Communication

Time management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry

10 years lab/validation experience

Job description

Environmental Laboratory Quality Assurance Chemist / Data Validator

EnvironmentalWakefield,Massachusetts
Salary: USD 35.00 - 40.00 Hourly

We are seeking a motivated On-call Laboratory Quality Assurance Chemist to assist with Laboratory Data Review. The qualified candidate will be part of our Data Management Team and can be either an in-person employee at any GEI office location, or a remote employee. This position will be administratively reporting to our Wakefield, MA office.

• Data Validation using United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regions 1, 2, 4, and 9 and Connecticut DQA, Massachusetts CAM, NJ DKQ and National Functional Guidelines
• Have a strong understanding of various analyses including, but are not limited to, VOCs, SVOCs, Pesticides, PCBs, Herbicides, Dioxins/Furans, specialty analyses including GS/MS/SIM and various air analyses, metals, cyanide, and various wet chemistry analyses.
• Assist in developing QAPP for various projects as needed.
• Serve as a laboratory liaison to provide technical advocacy for projects including analytical methodology and sample matrix related issues and their effect on data usability and data package reporting level requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent communication, time management, and organization skills required, strong computer skills with technical analysis software.
• Bachelor's Degree, from an accredited college or university in Chemistry or 10 years laboratory and/or validation experience.
• Willing to work overtime as required.
• Ability to work efficiently with a virtual data management team located throughout the U.S.
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects of varying complexity simultaneously and independently.
• Proven capability to critically analyze and solve problems of a complex nature.
• Demonstrated ability to meet project deadlines.
• Able to work effectively in GEI’s partnership model, including a team environment, building rapport and relationships.

We are GEI.

Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.

With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locations here .

Employee-owned. Employee-focused.

As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here .

GEI’s Total Rewards Package Includes

• Market-Competitive Compensation
• Pay Range For This Position: $35.00 – $40.00 /hour
• Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Rewards and Recognition
• A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Functional Demands:

X

Sedentary

Light

Medium

Other

Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row)

Physical Activity Requirements

Occasional

(0-35% of day)

Frequent

(33-66% of day)

(67-100% of day)

Not Applicable

6-8 hours

Standing

0-1 hour

Walking

0-1 hour

Climbing

X

Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)

Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)

Carrying objects

0-1 hour

Push/pull

X

Twisting

0-1 hour

0-1 hour

Reaching forward

0-1 hour

Reaching overhead

0-1 hour

X

3-5 hours

1-2 hours

Keyboard use/repetitive motion

6-8 hours

Taste or smell (taste=never)

0-1 hour

Talk or hear

3-5 hours

Accurate 20/40

Very Accurate 20/20

Not Applicable

Near Vision

X

Far Vision

X

Yes

No

Not Applicable

X

Sensory Requirements

Minimal

Moderate

Accurate

Not Applicable

Depth perception

X

Hearing

X

Reasonably Anticipated

Not Anticipated

X

Chemical

X

X

Extreme temperatures

X

Radiation

X

Uneven surfaces or elevations

X

X

Dust/particulate matter

X

Other (exposure risks):

X

8

10

12

Other work hours

GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.