Chemist Specialist II

AECOM is searching for candidates that have the ability to be a role model be clientfocused be impactful and be decisive. Imagine working on rewarding projects within a diverse culture and having access to exceptional training and career development opportunities. Working at AECOM means being part of a global team working with awardwinning professionals across the world. Aspire to be a key player on some of the best projects regionally with opportunities to work on projects nationally or internationally. Our people bring deep industry knowledge to help you succeed.

AECOM is actively seeking a creative highly talented Environmental Chemist for immediate employment in xxxxx. Please note this is an office position and would not involve laboratory analysis. The project chemist will support quality assurance/quality control data management data analysis and various analytical chemistry aspects of environmental investigations for our clients. The candidate will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects developing their technical skills as a chemist while exploring new interests as well.

Youll be valued as a unique resource as you contribute and support our project teams by providing key technical assistance for various environmental remediation and monitoring projects. Youll interact with technical experts to refine field sampling and test plans coordinate between multiple projects and laboratories to ensure analysis and testing is performed without a hitch and be the technical liaison between the laboratories and project teams. Youll showcase your work through project updates technical reports and presentations each helping the project team to gain key insights and strengthening the technical foundation of the company.

Working at AECOM means being part of a global team working with awardwinning professionals across the world. Aspire to be a key player on some of the best projects regionally with opportunities to work on projects nationally or internationally. Our people bring deep industry knowledge to help you succeed.

Main Responsibilities include:

• Review and validate chemical data packages in accordance with United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) guidance to ensure compliance with published analytical methods and usability of environmental data

• Upload laboratory analytical data to a specific client and regulatory databases

• Manage data in relational database systems like Earthsoft EQuIS or Microsoft Access

• Manipulate electronic data deliverables to create reportready tables and visualizations

• Participate in the development of new data management workflows and automated tools

• Prepare technical memoranda and white papers to be included in client deliverables

• Develop new data management workflows and automated tools

• Task management: Assign and manage workloads of chemistry staff

• Use analytical data to determine forensic source area characterization

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Chemistry Environmental Science or another related discipline

• 4 years of relevant experience and or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education

• Knowledge of environmental chemistry principles (i.e. environmental fate and transport)

• Knowledge of analytical chemistry principles (i.e. quality assurance and quality control)

• Familiarity in data validation data review field screening data management and sampling

• Experience using relational databases such as EQuIS or Microsoft Access

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Chemistry Environmental Science or another related discipline

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

• Relevant technical writing experience

• Ability to organize data in an efficient and clear manner

• Strong attention to detail

• Experience evaluating organic vapor analyses

• Experience interpreting forensic petroleum hydrocarbon analyses

• Knowledge or experience with the analytical challenges presented by per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)

• Experience performing chemical analysis in an academic or commercial setting

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About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work options wellbeing resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public and privatesector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at . 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects both in your local community and on a global scale that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cuttingedge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our awardwinning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and community where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime