Part-Time Environmental Chemist & Data Validator

Tetra Tech; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible part-time hours

Job summary

Tetra Tech in Pittsburgh is seeking a Part Time Environmental Scientist/Chemist to join our team. The entry level role focuses on data validation for environmental investigations, with priority for local candidates and in-office work.

You will prepare validation reports, review laboratory data, apply data qualifications, and support project managers on methods evaluation, QA/QC, and data quality objectives per EPA guidelines. US citizenship is required due to client work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry (or related science) required.
• One year experience in an analytical laboratory preferred.
• Familiarity with computer systems and databases (Windows, Word, Excel, Access).
• Knowledge of EPA data validation guidelines and QA plans a plus.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to client work.

Responsibilities

• Act as project chemist for environmental investigations and advise on chemistry aspects for studies.
• Perform data validation/evaluation per EPA guidelines and client protocols.
• Prepare QA/QC documents and data quality objectives reports.
• Assist in organizing and managing project databases and data files.
• Support data interpretation and selection of analytical methods.

Skills

Data validation

Analytical chemistry

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

Windows

Job description

Tetra Tech in Pittsburgh is seeking a Part Time Environmental Scientist/Chemist to join our team. The entry level role focuses on data validation for environmental investigations, with priority for local candidates and in-office work.

You will prepare validation reports, review laboratory data, apply data qualifications, and support project managers on methods evaluation, QA/QC, and data quality objectives per EPA guidelines. US citizenship is required due to client work.