Environmental Quality Assurance Chemist / Data Validator
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Location: Charlottesville, VA, United States
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Your role at GEI.
We are seeking a motivated Environmental Quality Assurance Chemist / Data Validator to assist with Laboratory Data Review. The qualified candidate will be part of our Data Management Team and can be either an in-person or a remote employee reporting to our Glastonbury, CT office.
Essential Responsibilities & Duties
- Data Validation using United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regions 1, 2, 4, and 9 and Connecticut DQA, Massachusetts CAM, NJ DKQ and National Functional Guidelines
- Have a strong understanding of various analyses including, but not limited to, VOCs, SVOCs, Pesticides, PCBs, Herbicides, Dioxins/Furans, specialty analyses including GS/MS/SIM and various air analyses, metals, cyanide, and various wet chemistry analyses.
- Assist in developing QAPP for various projects as needed.
- Serve as a laboratory liaison to provide technical advocacy for projects including analytical methodology and sample matrix related issues and their effect on data usability and data package reporting level requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
- Excellent communication, time management, and organization skills required, strong computer skills with technical analysis software.
- Bachelor's Degree, from an accredited college or university in Chemistry and 10 years laboratory and/or validation experience.
- Willing to work overtime as required.
- Ability to work efficiently with a virtual data management team located throughout the U.S.
- Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects of varying complexity simultaneously and independently.
- Proven capability to critically analyze and solve problems of a complex nature.
- Demonstrated ability to meet project deadlines.
- Able to work effectively in GEI’s partnership model, including a team environment, building rapport and relationships.
Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.
We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.
With nearly 60 offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry.
Employee-owned. Employee-focused.
As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here.
GEI’s Total Rewards Package
- Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
- Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
- Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
- Commuter Benefits
- Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends
- GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
- Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
- Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
- Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
- Rewards and Recognition
- GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
- Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn more here)
- A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- And More…
WORK ENVIRONMENT | |||||||||||||||||
Sedentary | X | Light | Medium | Other | |||||||||||||
Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row) | |||||||||||||||||
Physical Activity Requirements | Occasional (0-35% of day) | Frequent (33-66% of day) | Continuous (67-100% of day) | Not Applicable | |||||||||||||
Sitting | X | ||||||||||||||||
Standing | X | ||||||||||||||||
Walking | X | ||||||||||||||||
Climbing | X | ||||||||||||||||
Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds) | X Occasionally dumping waste buckets ~30lbs | ||||||||||||||||
Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds) | X Dumping waste buckets into sink ~30lbs Traveling sometimes 20ft | ||||||||||||||||
Carrying objects | X | ||||||||||||||||
Push/pull | X Pulling/pushing carts around lab. | ||||||||||||||||
Twisting | X Twisting in seat to reach different supplies | ||||||||||||||||
Bending | X When grabbing chemicals out of cabinets | ||||||||||||||||
Reaching forward | X | ||||||||||||||||
Reaching overhead | X | ||||||||||||||||
Squat/kneel/crawl | X Occasional squatting, kneeling | ||||||||||||||||
Wrist position deviation | X Pouring and swirling chemicals | ||||||||||||||||
Stress on the neck, back, and spine | X Just when lifting waste containers | ||||||||||||||||
Pinching/fine motor skills | X Used with pipettes and making fine adjustments to mixtures | ||||||||||||||||
Keyboard use/repetitive motion | X When reporting results | ||||||||||||||||
Taste or smell | X (Occasional smells from chemical preparation) | ||||||||||||||||
Talk or hear | X Continually talking and listening with those around | ||||||||||||||||
Chemical use | X Chemicals include corrosive, flammable, and toxic substances | ||||||||||||||||
Work with heavy metals | X Chemicals include Copper Chloride, Sodium selenite, and Cadmium Chloride | ||||||||||||||||
Accurate 20/40 | Very Accurate 20/20 | Not Applicable | |||||||||||||||
Near Vision | X Accurate measurements required | ||||||||||||||||
Far Vision | X | ||||||||||||||||
Yes | No | Not Applicable | |||||||||||||||
Color Discrimination | X Chemistry analyses require color discrimination | ||||||||||||||||
Sensory Requirements | Minimal | Moderate | Accurate | Not Applicable | |||||||||||||
Depth perception | X Small measurements | ||||||||||||||||
Hearing | X | ||||||||||||||||
Environment Requirements
Occupational Exposure Risk Potential | Reasonably Anticipated | Not Anticipated |
Blood borne pathogens | X | |
Chemical | X | |
Airborne communicable diseases | X (Unless referring to normal colds and workplace sickness?) | |
Extreme temperatures | X | |
Radiation | X | |
Uneven surfaces or elevations | X | |
Extreme noise levels | X | |
Dust/particulate matter | X |
Other (exposure risks): |
Usual workday hours: | X | 8 | 10 | 12 | Other work hours |
GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.
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