Staff Chemist

$48,000 - $60,000/Yr

Environmental Chemical Corp - Lakewood, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Lakewood, CO

Waste Management and Remediation Services

About the position

The Staff Chemist position at ECC involves planning, selecting, coordinating, and implementing chemical, analytical, and environmental services for environmental remediation and hazardous waste management projects. This role requires a hybrid work model, combining fieldwork and remote work, and focuses on ensuring compliance with project Data Quality Objectives (DQO) and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Data validation
• Data table generation
• Data management
• Review analytical chemistry laboratory results (soil, water, air) for compliance with project Data Quality Objectives (DQO)
• Ensure alignment with the Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP)
• Compare laboratory quality control results to the SAP's Measurement Performance Criteria (MPC)
• Apply qualifiers to data based on MPC exceedance
• Document the data validation process in a Data Validation Report (DVR)
• Annotate EDD (Excel format) with data validation qualifier and reason code.

Requirements

• Knowledge of chemical, analytical, regulatory and scientific principles and analytical tools
• Understanding of sampling and analysis processes and remediation technologies
• Knowledge of Federal environmental regulations, DoD guidelines, OSHA standards, USACE QC protocol, building codes/standards, and FAR
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and recommend remedial alternatives
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines effectively
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Competent in using Microsoft Office products, email systems, and Windows
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Toxicology or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice-to-haves

• OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER Certification
• Current 40-Hour HAZWOPER training/8 Hour Refresher
• Two years of progressively responsible experience conducting field sampling, operation and maintenance, or other environmental services, with two years of field experience.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time off and Holiday Pay
• 401k with deferral matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Student Debt Reduction Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Educational Assistance
• Mentorship Program
• ECC University
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Company-matching charitable giving program