Senior Environmental Chemist
EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC
Seattle, WA
JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$100,000–$130,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Analytical Chemistry, Auditing, CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act), Chemistry, Coaching, Communication Skills, Community and Social Services, Conferences, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Customer Relations, Data Quality, Dental Insurance, Engineering Consulting, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Health, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Environmental Work, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Federal Government, Federal Laws and Regulations, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Plan, Healthcare, Laboratory, Mentoring, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Development, Project Execution, Project Planning, Project Tracking, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Management, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Regulations, Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study (RI/FS), Servant leadership, State Laws and Regulations, Technical Support, Training/Teaching, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Validation Testing, Vision Plan, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
4 days ago
At EA, you'll find yourself surrounded by dynamic professionals that embrace collaboration and curiosity to foster innovation and problem-solving. This culture forms the essence of our value proposition to apply high-quality, objective, and interdisciplinary services to complex environmental challenges. With a strong foundation in servant leadership and community service, EA employees are encouraged to pursue personal and professional passions.As a team, we empower each other to share ideas, believe in our common purpose, and value differing perspectives.
Position Overview
We have an immediate need for a Senior Environmental Chemist to support a diverse portfolio of projects for the DoD, USEPA, other federal agencies, and commercial/private sector clients.
This is a hybrid position aligned with our Seattle office, with project support across the western United States, including Sacramento, Anchorage, Honolulu, and Guam. Qualified remote candidates will also be considered.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with analytical laboratories to define and fulfill project-specific data needs for environmental media sampling programs.
Assist in the development of field sampling plans that meet established project quality objectives.
Prepare and/or provide technical review of chemical data deliverables, including (but not limited to):
Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs)
CERCLA Remedial Investigations/Feasibility Studies
RCRA Corrective Action documents
Data Reports, Data Usability Assessments, and Data Quality Assessments
Remedial Action and Long-Term Operation/Monitoring deliverables
Provide technical support, quality control oversight, and auditing of sampling activities.
Serve as the primary chemistry and analytical liaison with subcontractor laboratories and validation firms, including:
Selecting appropriate analytical methods
Developing scopes of work for laboratory and validation services
Resolving data quality issues during project execution
Supporting laboratory corrective actions and lessons learned for continuous improvement
Perform data verification and validation
Interface with internal staff, regulatory agencies, Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs), clients, stakeholders, and the public to address chemistry-related questions and resolve regulatory or client comments.
Mentor and oversee chemistry and project staff by assigning workloads, reviewing deliverables for accuracy and completeness, and serving as the principal point of contact for chemistry-related activities.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry or Environmental Chemistry.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in the environmental chemistry field with progressively increasing responsibility.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Desired Qualifications
Master's degree in Chemistry or Environmental Chemistry.
Experience supporting DoD, USEPA, and/or other federal agency projects.
Experience working with state environmental or health departments.
Demonstrated experience mentoring and directing junior staff and chemists
Note: This position requires specific driving duties. You must be able to pass a motor vehicle records check required by our insurer.
Drug Screen Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen.
Pay Range
$100,000—$130,000 USD
The EA pay range for this position is intended as a general guideline and does not guarantee specific compensation or salary. Factors considered when making an offer include job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, alignment with market data, and compliance with federal and state laws.
Why Join EA?
At EA, our core values are openness, balance, and challenge and we strive to improve the quality of the environment in which we live, one project at a time. Our professional, team-centric culture promotes collaboration and flexibility and allows employees to guide their own career development path. To that end, we provide training and coaching to support ongoing development for our project managers and consulting engineers.
What We Provide:
EA prides itself on servant leadership, career development for staff in all areas, and maintaining work-life balance including flexible schedules. We have a tremendous base of positive client relationships that has resulted in a stable backlog of projects and opportunities for growth. We offer paid volunteer time, tuition reimbursement, knowledge sharing, industry advancement, professional associations, and industry conferences. EA is proud to offer a fantastic benefits package that includes the following:
401k with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Competitive Salary
Low deductible health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental and Vision plans
Generous paid-time-off policy
Paid volunteer time
Tuition reimbursement
Professional Development
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee wellness program
Accommodation Information:
If you are interested in applying for employment with EA and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the EA Talent Acquisition Office atrecruitment@eaest.com. For TTY users, dial 711.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
EA is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.
Recruiting Agency Disclaimer
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EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
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