Environmental Quality Assurance Chemist/Professional

ABOUT YOU

Are you passionate about the environment and ready to join an inclusive workplace committed to leading new ideas and pathways and to delivering value If the answer is Yes! then we have an exciting career opportunity for you.

Who are we We are Montrose a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting measurement and analytical services and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers scientists technicians associates and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients decisionmaking and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements.

We have over 125 offices across the United States Canada Europe and Australia and are approaching 3500 employees all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.

Montroses Advisory and Specialty Services Division supports clients across public and private sectors to meet their unique and complex environmental demands. Our experts take a strategic approach to address broader environmental goals from sustainability program development datadriven decisionmaking using economics and ecology expertise data management and validation software strategy and implementation support chemistry quality assurance and EHSS auditing. We work through our highlyspecialized practice areas to deliver excellent quality impactful solutions based on data integrity.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

This position is ideally based out of the Valley Forge PA or Knoxville TN office (hybrid remote). For the right candidate we may consider a fullyremote work arrangement.

The Environmental Quality Assurance Chemist/Professional role requires a thorough understanding of environmental analytical data generation processes across a wide variety of matrices constituents and regulatory settings. This role requires a unique blend of critical attention to detail and highlevel systematic thinking successful candidates will be able to understand and apply granular detail while not losing sight of the big picture. Strong technical comprehension and solid problemsolving skills are a must. Candidates will need to be familiar with the full cycle of environmental data collection including planning guidelines and regulatory frameworks; sample collection techniques; analytical methodology and quantitation; data review and quality control interpretation; and environmental data management and reporting processes.

As a key member of the Environmental Standards team this role will be responsible for a range of activities which may include (without limitation):

• Reviewing analytical data generated by environmental laboratories in an organized and efficient manner consistent with and as prescribed by corporate and US EPA data validation standard operating procedures quality assurance project plans and published analytical methods;

• Critically evaluating environmental analytical data to assess usability relative to data quality objectives.

• Preparing and/or providing technical review of data quality and usability assessment reports which will undergo peer review by the project manager and/or senior chemistry staff.

• Preparing or critically reviewing environmental sampling plans quality assurance project plans and data management plans.

• Acting as a liaison between field personnel and laboratories ensuring that samples are collected appropriately submitted to laboratories capable of meeting project needs and reported consistently with project requirements.

• Effectively managing projects or technical workflows across a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrated experience with GSD a plus.

• Communicating effectively and professionally both internally and with external clients and client contractors.

• Participation in business development efforts and developing client relationships.

• Developing technical presentations and attend/presenting at trade conferences.

• Maintaining confidentiality at all times.

• Exercising safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations including attendance at all required safety training programs.

• Participating in the companys continuous improvement programs and provide support to team efforts.

• Staying uptodate and current on industry trends by completing formal training reviewing professional publications and attend professional workshops.

• Performing other duties as assigned depending on your skillset and interests.

YOUR EXPERTISE AND SKILLS

To perform this job successfully individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry Environmental Science Geology or an allied science from an accredited college or university.

• 5 years of environmental chemistry analytical data validation/chemistry QA field sampling and/or project management experience or 10 years of environmental analytical laboratory experience focused on QA or client services/project management.

• Experience reviewing environmental laboratory data for completeness; correctness; compliance against the published analytical methods; and usability by utilizing corporate data validation standard operating procedures US EPA data validation guidelines and QA Project Plans.

• Strong understanding in one or more of the following:

  • US EPA methods and regional guidance for the collection of environmental samples.

  • US EPA methods for the preparation and analysis of environmental samples.

  • Analytical chemistry principles and application to environmental data review.

  • Interpretation and data usability assessment and US EPA data validation guidelines.

  • Environmental data management systems such as EQuIS.

  • Requirements for Sampling Analysis Plans Quality Assurance Project Plans or similar project control documents.

  • Environmental investigation or remediation project management.

• Experience providing thirdparty oversight of field or laboratory data generation processes QA plans or data systems is a plus.

• Familiarity with automated data review tools strongly desired.

• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Strong knowledge of Adobe Acrobat.

• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to focus on individual tasks while collaborating with your peers.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As a key member of our Montrose team you can expect:

• Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career

• Direct exposure to our industrys leading experts who are solving the worlds toughest environmental challenges

• An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn thrive and collaborate with talented colleagues

• Opportunities to engage and contribute in our Diversity Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups

• Competitive compensation package: annual salary ranging from $70000 to $100000 commensurate with accomplishments performance credentials and geography

• Competitive medical dental and vision insurance coverage

• 401k with a competitive 4% employer match

• Progressive vacation policies company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance

• A financial assistance program that supports peers in need known as the Montrose Foundation

• Access to attractive student loan rates to optimize your student loan payoff plans

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying you may contactor for assistance.

MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER

We are a rapidly growing company that values individual leadership initiative and impactful decisionmaking and provides you with support from talented and knowledgeable colleagues and service providers.

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Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin ancestry citizenship disability or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.