Remote Environmental Scientist & Chemical Data Validator I

North Wind Group; Knoxville (TN); Remote; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

North Wind Group is seeking an Environmental Scientist/Chemical Data Validator I to review subcontracted laboratory data and ensure compliance with EPA, DOE, and DoD guidelines. The role focuses on data quality, QA/QC, and accurate reporting in a remote United States setting.

The position requires a BS in environmental science or chemistry (or equivalent lab experience) and the ability to work independently or as part of a team while meeting project deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of science in environmental, chemistry or similar; or equivalent experience working in analytical laboratories.
• Knowledge of the principles and standards of scientific study, field investigation, sampling, experimentation, QA of chemical measurements, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Validate analytical chemistry data following national standards and company procedures.
• Ensure proper preparation, preservation, and laboratory operations for the assigned methods.
• Prepare comprehensive written data validation reports and checklists with findings, including application of relevant data qualifications to affected data sets.
• Quickly and accurately operate databases and spreadsheets.
• Monitor individual workloads for incoming client validation requests and manage backlog to achieve due dates.
• Manage time spent and other performance metrics as requested by supervisor.
• Communicate in timely and effective manner with peers and supervisors.
• May assist project teams to select analytical methods, evaluate laboratory proposals, establish QA/QC requirements, and coordinate laboratories to ensure data meets client requirements and project data quality objectives

Skills

Technical writing

Data interpretation

Time management

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Ability to work remotely

Education

Bachelor of Science in environmental science, chemistry or related field

Tools

FUDSChem

Job description

North Wind Group is seeking an Environmental Scientist/Chemical Data Validator I to review subcontracted laboratory data and ensure compliance with EPA, DOE, and DoD guidelines. The role focuses on data quality, QA/QC, and accurate reporting in a remote United States setting.

The position requires a BS in environmental science or chemistry (or equivalent lab experience) and the ability to work independently or as part of a team while meeting project deadlines.