Project Chemist

Arcadis • Knoxville, TN

14h • $68,187 - $112,509

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a Project Chemist to join the Environment Team. The project
chemist will be responsible for QAPP preparation (UFP and text base) and DQO
development, assessment of usability of data (verification/validation) of
environmental data produced from the analysis of environmental samples in
diverse matrices associated with a variety of organic, inorganic, and wet
chemistry parameters.
The project chemist will also assist project teams with
trouble shooting sampling and analysis issues that rise during the lifecycle of
the project. The project chemist will be responsible for coordination/performing
initial verification/validation, final report preparation, data usability
summary report, and assisting with data management of the final data qualifiers
applied to the reviewed data.

This role will sit within the larger Global Resilience Business Area. We work to
protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world
for future generations. Around the world, we’re feeling the effects climate
change, rapid urbanization, loss of biodiversity. The rate at which we’re seeing
large-scale, unforeseen events such as floods and wildfires, is becoming more
frequent. We are here to protect our natural environment and water resources,
while powering our world for future generations.

Requirements

• BS degree in Chemistry. MS degree preferred.
• 3+ years of environmental chemical analytical laboratory experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• An understanding of various government, commercial, and state EDD formats (e.g., SEDD, ERPIMS. EnviroData, NJ Hazsite, NYSDEC)
• Experience with ADR software (DQM,ADR.NET, FUDSCHEM) and developing electronic QAPPs (eQAPPs).
• Laboratory experience as an environmental analytical Chemist specializing in analysis such as GC analysis of organochlorine pesticides and PCBs, GCMS of volatile or semi-volatile organic compounds, ICP or ICPMS of metals, HRGC/HRMS of Dioxins, and/or LC/MS/ MS of PFAS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Proficiency in environmental analytical methods with particular emphasis on methods described in EPA SW-846, EPA Contract Laboratory Program (CLP), and standard methods
• EPA National Functional Guidelines for Organic and Inorganic Superfund Methods Data Review, current versions and historical versions
• Department of Defense (DoD) Quality Systems Manual (QSM) 6.0 December 2023, DoD Data Validation Guidelines Modules thru Module 6.0
• Multi-Agency Radiological Laboratory Analytical Protocols Manual (MARLAP) guidelines (radiochemical methods) Familiarity with environmental database, (ie EQUIS, LOCUS); as well as experience using various EDD deliverable formats and Automated Data Review
• Preparation and Implementation of Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs) and Data Quality Objectives
• Coordinating laboratory services to ensure project specific requirements are met
• Good organization ability; compatibility with other workers; and demonstrated ability to handle sporadic heavy workloads and the pressure associated with meeting stringent due dates. Candidate will also assist in preparing and recommending scientifically valid and appropriate quality assurance program for data collection activities.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision, EAP,  401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement.
• We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level