Tetra Tech Inc. is currently seeking a full-time Environmental Chemist for our Bloomington, MN operations.
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We are seeking an Environmental Chemist with 2 or more years of experience to support a variety of environmental projects related to federal, state, municipal, and commercial clients. The selected candidate will be responsible for:
Routine maintenance and calibration of environmental monitoring equipment
Maintain 24/7 on-call readiness when covering primary emergency response duties
Data validation and data quality assessment support
Field investigations (including soil, sediment, water, and air sampling; subcontractor supervision; and coordination with analytical laboratories)
Preparation of technical reports.
Prepare various technical deliverables including data validation reports, letters, proposals, cost estimates, tables, and figures.
You will work collaboratively with and under the supervision of a project or program manager.
Job Requirements:
This position requires a minimum of 2 or more years of professional environmental consulting experience is preferred. The ideal candidate will also have / be:
Experience preparing technical reports and memos is required. Must be a competent technical writer.
Familiarity with and understanding of the various compendiums of laboratory analytical methods, including SW-846, EPA toxic organic methods in ambient air, and the Contract Laboratory Program (CLP) Statements of Work.
Experience conducting multiple levels of data validation, up to and including detailed reviews of full laboratory data packages (equivalent to Stage 4 reviews of Level 4 data packages).
Experienced in the application of the EPA CLP National Functional Guidelines for organic, inorganic, and high-resolution data review.
Broad experience validating analytical data for both inorganic parameters (metals and wet chemical methods) and organic parameters (volatile and semivolatile organic compounds, pesticides, herbicides, polychlorinated biphenyl compounds, and dioxins/furans).
Experience conducting data quality assessments and writing data quality assessment reports, summarizing the reconciliation of a project's data quality with the stated data quality objectives (DQO).
Ability to interface with clients, subcontractors, working groups, and internal customers required.
Prior experience to include:
o Analytical laboratory preparation and analysis, data validation and data quality assessment, site characterization, and vapor intrusion assessments.
o Previous field experience preferred, including conducting sampling of environmental media, maintenance, calibration, and practical experience with environmental monitoring equipment, and the ability to work independently on field projects.
Prior experience with laboratory analysis is preferred.
Experience with air monitoring instruments is preferred.
Experience reviewing and managing environmental data and databases using software such as Microsoft Access or R is preferred.
Previous experience working on proposals is preferred.
Project management training and experience is preferred.
Ability to assist with cost estimating and obtaining bids from vendors and subcontractors is preferred.
Able to communicate effectively and make evaluated decisions for the betterment of the client and the company.
In addition:
This position requires you to drive on a regular basis. Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver's license and good driving record is required.
This position also requires passing a criminal background check.
Degree / Certifications
BS/BA degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related scientific discipline is required.
Advanced degrees are preferred.
OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER Training is preferred.
Work Environment
The work environment will consist of a mix of office and field work. You must be:
Able to work in the field 25% of the time.
Available for travel to project locations within the United States with some field work requiring overnight stays.
Willing to work beyond traditional hours to meet client deadlines, including evenings and weekends.
Able to walk around project sites for a full day if required
Able to physically carry up to 50 pounds of equipment (such as sampling tools, GPS unit, field screening equipment and cameras) during field work.
Willing and capable of conducting field work in Level A, B, C, or D PPE.
Able to work in a variety of weather conditions, both hot and cold, and can occur in remote locations and include areas of uneven terrain or occur during harsh weather.
Able to work at a computer in an office environment for office-based tasks.
At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state and federal authorities as well as client and project requirements.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 450 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees21,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.
Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.
Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please no phone calls or agencies.
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