Environmental Laboratory Quality Assurance Chemist / Data Validator

GEI Consultants, Inc.; Wakefield (MA); Hybrid; USD 100,289,000 - 114,616,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedules available

Professional development opportunities

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion focus

Job summary

GEI Consultants, Inc. seeks an On-call Laboratory Quality Assurance Chemist to assist with Laboratory Data Review, reporting to the Wakefield, MA office. The role allows either in-person or remote work and supports the Data Management Team.

Responsibilities include data validation per EPA and state guidelines, working with diverse analyses, and contributing to QAPP development while coordinating with virtual teams nationwide.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, time management, and organization skills are required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or 10 years laboratory/validation experience.
• Willing to work overtime as required.
• Ability to work with a virtual data management team across the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Data Validation using EPA Regions 1, 2, 4, 9 and Connecticut DQA, MA CAM, NJ DKQ and National Functional Guidelines.
• Understand analyses including VOCs, SVOCs, pesticides, PCBs, herbicides, dioxins/furans, GS/MS/SIM, metals, cyanide and various wet chemistry analyses.
• Assist in developing QAPP for various projects as needed.
• Serve as a laboratory liaison for analytical methodology and data usability in reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Job description

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.

Description

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.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• 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. 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
• For Some Positions, Hybrid Work Schedules Are Available
• And More…

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) Continuous (67-100% of day) Not Applicable Sitting 6-8 hours Standing 0-1 hour Walking 0-1 hour Climbing X Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds) 0-10 pounds Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds) 0-10 pounds Carrying objects 0-1 hour Push/pull X Twisting 0-1 hour Bending 0-1 hour Reaching forward 0-1 hour Reaching overhead 0-1 hour Squat/kneel/crawl X Wrist position deviation 3-5 hours Pinching/fine motor skills 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 Color Discrimination X Sensory Requirements Minimal Moderate Accurate Not Applicable Depth perception X Hearing X Environment Requirements Occupational Exposure Risk Potential Reasonably Anticipated Not Anticipated Blood borne pathogens X Chemical X Airborne communicable diseases X Extreme temperatures X Radiation X Uneven surfaces or elevations X Extreme noise levels X Dust/particulate matter X Other (exposure Risks) Usual workday hours: X 8 10 12 Other work hours GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.