Chemist - Data Validator | (Onsite or *Remote)

About You

Are you passionate about the environment and ready to join an inclusive workplace, committed to leading new ideas and pathways and delivering value? If the answer is “Yes!” then we have an exciting career opportunity for you as a Chemist - Data Validator in our Phoenixville, PA Office | REMOTE for the right candidate! *Annual salary ranging from $65,000 to $80,000

Who are we? We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients’ decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements.

We have over 135 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia and are approaching 3000 employees – all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Our Chemist - Data Validator position is located in the Phoenixville, PA office (close to King of Prussia and Valley Forge). ** REMOTE position possible for candidates with sufficient directly relevant experience.

The Chemist - Data Validator role is for a professional and experienced, non-laboratory-based environmental chemist working on environmental analytical data validation, data management, and/or environmental laboratory coordination. Our clients are big and small, private industry and government (EPA, DoD).

As a key member of the team, this role will be responsible for a full range of activities, including:

• Enjoy what you are doing, take pride in knowing you are doing critical work, and be open to sharing your ideas for continuous improvements;
• Review analytical data generated by environmental laboratories in an organized and efficient manner, consistent with and as prescribed by corporate and US EPA data validation standard operating procedures, quality assurance project plans, and published analytical methods;
• Prepare data quality and data usability assessment reports, which will undergo peer review by the project manager and/or senior chemistry staff;
• Communicate with laboratory personnel to ensure proper processing of the samples while under laboratory custody and to correct/understand irregular elements encountered during the review of the analytical data;
• Assist with the preparation of Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs) to ensure laboratory capabilities and sample collection procedures are appropriate for project data quality requirements;
• Receive and review electronic data from the laboratories, upload analytical data into project databases, generate data summary tables, and communicate with laboratory personnel regarding issues associated with the laboratory’s electronic deliverables;
• Act as a liaison between field personnel and laboratories, ensuring that samples are collected appropriately, submitted to laboratories capable of meeting project needs, and reported consistently with project requirements;
• Have professional and proactive communication both internally and externally with clients and client contractors;
• Maintain confidentiality at all times;
• Exercise safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs;
• Participate in the company’s continuous improvement programs and provide support to team efforts;
• Keep up-to-date and current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications, and attending professional workshops; and
• Perform other duties as assigned depending on your skill set and interests.
  
  
  

Your Expertise And Skills

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or an allied science from an accredited college or university;
• 5+ years of environmental analytical data validation experience or environmental analytical laboratory experience focused primarily on environmental analyses and quality assurance review;
• Able to review environmental laboratory data for completeness; correctness; compliance against the published analytical methods; and usability by utilizing corporate data validation standard operating procedures, US EPA and/or State data validation guidelines, and Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs);
• A strong understanding of US EPA methods for the preparation and analysis of environmental samples is desired;
• Possess a good understanding of analytical chemistry principles and be able to apply to data quality assurance reviews;
• Previous work with the Department of Defense, State/local government, or work in environmental chemistry is a plus;
• Possess a strong understanding of data usability principles and their application to environmental data review;
• Familiarity with automated data review tools is strongly desired;
• Familiarity with UFP and State/EPA Region Brownfields QAPP formats is desired;
• Familiarity with environmental data management systems such as EQuIS is desired;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills;
• Computer literate – capable of performing tasks such as: creating spreadsheets, composing correspondence, and creating reports and documents using desktop software;
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite;
• Strong knowledge of Adobe® Acrobat;
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; and
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to focus on individual tasks while collaborating with your peers
  
  
  

What We Can Offer You

As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect:

• Competitive compensation package: annual salary ranging from $65,000 to $80,000, commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials, and geography
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401k with a competitive 4% employer match
• Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career
• Direct exposure to our industry’s leading experts who are solving the world’s toughest environmental challenges
• An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive, and collaborate with talented colleagues
• Opportunities to engage and contribute to our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups
• Progressive vacation policies, company holidays, and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance
• A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation
• Access to attractive student loan rates to optimize your student loan payoff plans
  
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or careers@montrose-env.com for assistance.

MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER

We are a rapidly growing company that values individual leadership, initiative, and impactful decision-making and provides you with support from talented and knowledgeable colleagues and service providers.

The Environmental Engineering and Consulting team delivers solutions for complex environmental challenges using our regulatory expertise and implementing practical and cost-effective compliance management processes and programs. We address our clients’ biggest concerns around permitting, ecoservices, assessment, and remediation.

Our highly trained and experienced engineers and scientists, environmental and remediation specialists, geologists, hydrogeologists, biologists, and environmental compliance specialists work with both public- and private-sector clients, delivering turnkey solutions.

Want to know more about how we can help you take your career to the next level? Visit us at montrose-env.com!

Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.

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