Environmental Remediation Chemist I

State of Maine; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

The Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Remediation and Waste Management, seeks a Chemist I to be based in Augusta. The role provides technical input in environmental chemistry and geochemistry, reviews analytical data reports, and supports data QA/QC and EGAD submissions.

A four-year degree in chemistry or a related field is required, with preference for lab experience and data interpretation skills. This full-time position offers comprehensive state benefits and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Four-year combination of education, training and/or experience in chemistry or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input in environmental chemistry and geochemistry for programs in the Bureau of Remediation and Waste Management.
• Review analytical laboratory data reports, license and remediation project proposals, and QA/QC plans.
• Assist with data quality control and data entry into EGAD; collaborate with staff across the department.

Skills

Laboratory practices

Lab data interpretation

Data quality processes

Database query building

Oral and written communication

Prioritization

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field

Tools

EGAD database

Job description

The Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Remediation and Waste Management, seeks a Chemist I to be based in Augusta. The role provides technical input in environmental chemistry and geochemistry, reviews analytical data reports, and supports data QA/QC and EGAD submissions.

A four-year degree in chemistry or a related field is required, with preference for lab experience and data interpretation skills. This full-time position offers comprehensive state benefits and competitive pay.