Project Chemist/Data Validation Specialist - Environmental Analytical Chemistry Project Chemist[...]

Seeds Renewables; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM seeks a Project Chemist/Data Validation Specialist in Chelmsford, MA to provide expertise in Environmental Analytical Chemistry. The role includes preparing QAPPs, validating data, and writing data validation reports.

Collaboration with field teams and laboratories is essential to ensure data quality aligns with project objectives. From proposal support to peer review, the candidate will manage multiple tasks, prioritize assignments, and deliver per budget and schedule with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field.
• Experience with QA/QC in environmental analysis.
• Strong data management and technical reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare QAPPs and data validation reports.
• Validate analytical data per DoD, NFG, Regional EPA guidelines.
• Peer review data validation documents for accuracy and consistency.
• Summarize analytical data quality in Data Usability Assessments (DUAs).
• Coordinate with field teams and project chemists on a regular basis.
• Assist proposal teams with analytical methodology evaluation.
• Deliver work on time and within budget.

Skills

Data validation

QA/QC

Technical writing

Environmental analytics

Data usability assessments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

DoD guidelines

NFG guidelines

EPA guidelines

Job description

Project Chemist/Data Validation Specialist - Environmental Analytical Chemistry

AECOM In-person · Chelmsford, MA, US 10 months ago

Job Description

AECOM is looking for a Project Chemist/Data Validation Specialist based out of our Chelmsford, MA office, although the work may be done remotely. The selected candidate will be tasked with providing technical expertise and specialized consulting advice in Environmental Analytical Chemistry. The Chemist's primary role will be to prepare Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs), validate analytical data, and write data validation reports.

The Chemist will assist proposal teams with selection of analytical methodology, evaluate laboratory proposals, and establish QA/QC parameters. They will work with laboratories to ensure data meets technical requirements and project data quality objectives. Strong interpersonal and technical writing skills are critical, as is the ability to work effectively with team members as well as independently. The selected candidate must be well organized, have the ability to manage and prioritize several assignments at one time, and deliver on time and on budget.

The job responsibilities for this position include those listed above and may also include but are not limited to:

• Assist with laboratory solicitation, evaluation, and selection.
• Coordinate with field teams before and during sampling events.
• Validate analytical data in accordance with published guidelines (DoD, NFG, Regional EPA).
• Peer review of data validation reports and other project documents to ensure accuracy and consistency with project requirements.
• Summarize analytical data quality in Data Usability Assessments (DUAs) at the conclusion of the project.
• Provide guidance to entry level chemists.
• Perform work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate with Project/Senior Chemists on a regular basis.

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