Associate Scientist 3 (Chemist)
Weston Solutions
- Saint Paul, Illinois, United States
- Saint Paul, Illinois, United States
Über
Weston Solutions is seeking a Chemist to support environmental consulting work for our Federal, State, Local and Commercial/Industrial clients. This candidate will provide our clients with accurate and pertinent scientific data according to the methods, procedures, and techniques. The candidate will support field work and operate mobile field analytical instruments, assist with method development, calibrate and maintain field equipment. The position may also be on-call periodically to support emergency response projects as needed.
Location Remote
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
2-4 years of experience in the environmental field and/or an analytical laboratory environment.
Experience with EPA and other analytical methods, best laboratory practices
Experience with National Functional Guidelines and DOD Data Validation Modules
BS or equivalent in Chemistry, preferred
Experience in analytical method selection, data management, and interpretation.
Exposure to various technical and scientific analytical procedures.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, be highly adaptable, flexible, and amenable to working in non-standard environments.
Strong interpersonal communication, organizational, analytical, and technical writing skills.
Ability to conduct fieldwork throughout the U.S. and carry up to 50 lbs. of field gear in challenging conditions including extreme weather conditions.
Valid driver’s license and ability to work on-call and mobilize into the field with little or no notice.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
Preferred Skills
Experience in maintaining and calibrating laboratory instrumentation, such as GC & GC/MS
Field instrumentation. Proficient in the use of various air and water monitoring instruments (PID/FID, multi gas meters, etc.). Abilities include calibration of field instruments, implementation in field, and interpretation of results.
Experience writing technical documents such as Standard Operating Guidance and Procedures
Experience with soil, water, air or multi-media sampling strategies and protocols
Current OSHA 40-HR HAZWOPER certification desirable but not required
Technical and Operational Scope
Develop field operating procedures and technical documentation related to oil spills, hazardous substance releases, biological agents, chemical warfare agents, radiation, and/or weapons of mass destruction
Participate in field work as a member of sampling teams
Analyze and interpret analytical data and perform laboratory data review and validation
Author, review and revise technical documents and plans including analytical methods, Standard Operating Guidance, and Standard Operating Procedures
Calibration and maintenance of a variety of multi-media monitoring and sampling equipment.
Exercises judgment on applicability of methods and approaches in use and determines best approaches to problem solving when standard procedures are inadequate.
Determines best method of data gathering, database management, and analysis of data to achieve project goals.
Consults with outside specialists to obtain most accurate and timely data possible while meeting project specifications and timetables.
Occasional travel and outdoor field work at hazardous waste sites.
Document field activities and prepare daily and final reports for clients within established budgets and schedules.
We fully invest in our people
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with base and matching employer stock contributions.
Paid time off includes personal, holiday and parental.
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.
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Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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