Chemist

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Tetra Tech is currently seeking a full-time, Chemist to work in our Chantilly, VA office.

The Qualified Candidate Will

• Interpret chemical data from field samples to assess their behavior in the environment;
• Identify chemicals of concern in field samples and define the level of contamination;
• Validate analytical data for both organic and inorganic parameters by interpreting laboratory methodologies, results, chromatograms, and mass spectra;
• Prepare remedial investigation reports and monthly progress reports by creating interactive dashboards in Power BI and Tableau;
• Conduct maintenance of analytical equipment and instruments;
• Ensure the proper preservation, handling and transfer of samples to laboratories;
• Ensure laboratory methodologies and quality control sampling methodologies are sufficient for data accuracy;
• Perform data cleaning and data transformation for uploading analytical data to the databases such as Access, SQL Server, and ENDAR;
• Write SQL queries and Python scripts for data mining and data manipulation for final reports;
• Utilize Power Query and Excel to prepare data tables for reporting;
• Conduct statistical analysis using ProUCL and RStudio software;
• Manage document development for environmental site assessment reports, including document writing, coordinating with technical reviewers, and supervising the production of data visuals, maps, and graphics; and
• Prepare and review Quality Assurance Project Plans (including reviewing the analyses requested for field data samples and ensuring the proposed laboratory methodologies and quality control sampling methodologies are sufficient for data accuracy, standardization, and statistical validity).
  
  

Qualifications

Requires bachelor’s degree in chemistry and 2 years of experience in job offered or 2 years of experience in the Related Occupation.

Related Occupation

Science Laboratory Technician or any other job title performing the following job duties:

• Determined and ordered chemicals and supplies for laboratory experiments;
• Researched methodologies and tested experiments before implementing into the curriculum;
• Prepared chemicals, solutions, reagents, and instruments for Chemistry and Environmental Science Laboratories;
• Oversaw hazardous waste disposal and collection;
• Operated and maintained equipment and instruments such as pH meter, Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometer; Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer, UV-Visible Spectrophotometer; and Infrared Spectrometer.
• Troubleshot problems arising from instrumental and experimental incidents;
• Provided trainings on statistical analysis and Excel functions to faculty and students;
• Collected data from experiments to improve the experimental methodology.
  
  

Degree / Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry required.
  
  

Tetra Tech offers comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assists in planning for long-term financial security. Available benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), time off with pay, 401k retirement plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including any public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, and international authorities as well as client and project requirements.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.

Additional Information

• Organization: 103 EMI