Senior Laboratory Chemist

Weston Solutions; Edison (NJ); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) with employer contributions

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Weston Solutions Inc. is looking for an experienced Senior Laboratory Chemist in Edison, New Jersey. The position involves providing critical analytical support during environmental emergencies and Superfund projects.

The ideal candidate will have a BS degree in Chemistry and a minimum of 10 years experience. Key responsibilities include executing GC/MS analyses, delivering accurate analytical data, and maintaining laboratory instrumentation. Weston offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of analytical chemistry experience, with 5 years hands-on with instrumentation.
• Experience with SW-846 methods for organic analysis.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification preferred.

Responsabilités

• Execute GC/MS analyses across different environmental matrices.
• Deliver accurate analytical data using EPA methods.
• Maintain and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation.
• Prepare and process samples using appropriate extraction techniques.

Connaissances

Analytical chemistry expertise

GC/MS instrumentation

Organic chemistry knowledge

Chromatography

Strong communication skills

Formation

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemistry

Outils

Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)

Microsoft Office Suite

Description du poste

At Weston Solutions, Inc. you will do meaningful work and make valuable contributions. Employee ownership at Weston is a path to professional growth and access to diverse opportunities in a highly connected community that works together across key service areas to make a difference in the environment. Weston has continued to evolve and adapt to our changing world as a premier provider of environmental and infrastructure services for over sixty years. In both the public and private sectors our teams help identify, solve, mitigate, and manage critical environmental issues to help clients achieve a more sustainable future.

Weston is seeking an experienced Senior Laboratory Chemist to support the EPA Response Engineering Analytical Contract (REAC), providing critical analytical support during environmental emergencies and Superfund projects. This role supports time-sensitive investigations across diverse sample matrices including air, soil, water, and oil, in both fixed and mobile laboratory environments.

The Senior Laboratory Chemist serves as a technical expert, partnering with project teams and clients to deliver high-quality analytical data in support of environmental response and remediation efforts.

Location

Edison, New Jersey

Expected Outcomes

• Execute GC/MS analyses of organic compounds across multiple environmental matrices in both fixed and mobile laboratory settings.
• Deliver accurate, defensible analytical data using EPA methods (e.g., 8260, 8270, TO-15, 8082A) within required turnaround times.
• Prepare and process samples, standards, and reagents using appropriate extraction and preparation techniques (e.g., liquid-liquid extraction, Soxhlet/Soxtherm, solid-phase extraction).
• Interpret and evaluate mass spectral data to identify compounds using spectral libraries and sound analytical judgment.
• Produce clear, concise, and technically accurate analytical reports for clients and project teams.
• Maintain and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation to ensure performance, reliability, and data integrity.
• Develop, optimize, and validate analytical methods using GC systems equipped with detectors such as FID, PID, and MS.
• Ensure safe handling, storage, and management of hazardous materials in compliance with laboratory and regulatory requirements.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemistry or a closely related discipline, including at least 30 credit hours in chemistry.
• Minimum of 10 years of analytical chemistry experience, including at least 5 years of hands‑on instrumentation experience.
• Strong knowledge of organic chemistry, chromatography, and mass spectrometry principles.
• Experience with SW-846 methods for organic analysis in soil, water, and oil.
• Experience working with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Understanding of hazardous waste characterization, storage, and labeling requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Toxic Organic (TO) air methods.
• Knowledge of vapor intrusion sampling techniques, including passivated (Summa) canisters and Tedlar bags.
• Familiarity with the Incident Command System (ICS) framework (ICS 100, 200, 700, 800); certification preferred.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Strong knowledge of EPA analytical methods and environmental regulations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Willingness to travel for field assignments, including mobile laboratory deployments.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with base and matching employer stock contributions.
• Paid time off includes personal, holiday and parental leave.
• Life and disability plans.
• Critical illness and accident plans.
• Work/Life flexibility.
• Professional development opportunities.

Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors.