Environmental Scientist/Chemical Data Validator III 03908 NWSS
Environmental Scientist/Chemical Data Validator III 03908 NWSS
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Job Description
Location: Las Vegas Nevada
Title: Environmental Scientist/Chemical Data Validator III
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: No
Clearance: Ability to Obtain
This position is eligible for a Department of Defense SkillBridge Program Internship for active duty servicemembers transitioning out of the U.S. Military.
North Wind Site Services is focused on providing engineering program management environmental remediation services including investigation and characterization environmental restoration unexploded ordnance/military munitions response (MMRP) regulatory public involvement services environmental compliance logistics and records and facility management.
POSITION PURPOSE:
The purpose of this position is to review output from subcontract analytical laboratories to ensure that environmental chemistry data are of known quality and were generated in accordance with EPA DOE and DOD guidelines quality assurance project plans and industry standard methods.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Validate analytical chemistry data following national standards and company procedures.
- Prepare comprehensive written reports with findings.
- Ensure proper preparation preservation and laboratory operations for the assigned methods.
- Quickly and accurately operate the North Wind data management systems.
- Monitor workflow for incoming client requests and manage backlog and due dates.
- Manage time spent and other performance metrics as requested by supervisor.
- Communicate in timely and effective manner with peers and supervisors.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review others data validation reports to ensure accurate and error free work products.
- Provide on the job training in their technical specialty to other staff.
- Communicate with analytical laboratories and clients as appropriate.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor of science in environmental chemistry or similar; or 4 years experience working in analytical laboratories.
- Additional 5 years experience with analytical chemistry and/or environmental data validation.
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to follow technical guidance and perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines concurrently including prompt communication of potential delays.
- Ability to describe technical information with clear and concise language to produce error-free written reports.
- Ability to understand analytical procedures laboratory operations and raw data reporting.
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
- Ability to develop/maintain proficiency with Word Excel Outlook Monday and EQuIS.
- Demonstrates excellent cross-functional team collaboration skills.
- Consistently displays a positive and respectful attitude externally with clients and internally with co-workers.
- Shares knowledge readily and participates in team communication and activities.
- Works in a highly organized manner and with strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrates integrity and a commitment to quality.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with analytical chemistry laboratory operations for environmental samples.
- Experience reviewing analytical reports to evaluate quality and usability.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Position is primarily sedentary in nature but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. The work may involve exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. This role requires the ability to work extensively utilizing a computer screen and keyboard.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Works mainly in typical office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health life and disability insurance benefits 401(k) with company match generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company we are committed to employee wellness professional development and work-life balance. We value safety reliability and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. 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 contact our Helpline 1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.
North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race sex color religion national origin age disability veteran status genetic data religion or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.
Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.
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