Boulder, CO, 80305, USA
92 days ago
Environmental Chemist
Responsibilities: + Providing chemistry-related technical support for a wide range of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) projects such as field investigations and remedial actions. + Preparing and reviewing chemistry-related sections of project planning documents (e.g., Work Plans, Uniform Federal Policy Quality Assurance project Plans [UFP-QAPPs], Sampling and Analysis Plans, eQAPPs), technical memoranda, and reports. + Developing sampling approaches/sample design, and project data quality requirements (i.e., data quality objectives [DQOs], measurement performance criteria [MPCs], measurement quality objectives [MQOs]). + Determining appropriate federal and state specific project action levels that meet the contract and regulatory requirements. + Determining appropriate analytical methods based on contaminants of concern in their respective environmental media. + Evaluating the fate and transport of chemicals in the environment and their impacts on human health and the environment. + Training personnel on proper sample collection and management (e.g., labeling, packaging, and shipping and preparing chains of custody). + Overseeing collection/management of samples from variety of media. + Overseeing waste characterization sampling and analysis efforts for determining proper disposal of investigation-derived waste. + Developing scopes of work andcoordinating with laboratory and data validation subcontractors. + Familiarity with the Department of Defense (DoD) Quality Systems Manual (QSM) and DoD Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) and verifying laboratories accreditation. + Managing analytical laboratory data and submitting or coordinating SEDD to DoD management databases (e.g., FUDSChem, ERPIMS). + Performing field and analytical laboratory data reviews for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to project quality assurance and quality control specifications. + Conducting data evaluations, including multi-year trending analyses, and data usability assessments. + Working efficiently on project teams and mentoring junior staff. + PFAS/PFOA experience is preferred, but not required· + Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP) experience is preferred, but not required. Requirements: · BS or MS in Chemistry or other environmental science-related field. · 5 years of directly related environmental chemistry experience. + Ability to work on multiple projects of various size and scope. · Ability to work independently and as a member of a project team. · Excellent communication skills.
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