Role description:Arcadis is seeking a Project Chemist to join the Environment Team in Philadelphia, PA. The project chemist will be responsible for QAPP preparation (UFP and text base) and DQO development, assessment of usability of data (verification/validation) of environmental data produced from the analysis of environmental samples in diverse matrices associated with a variety of organic, inorganic, and wet chemistry parameters. The project chemist will also assist project teams with trouble shooting sampling and analysis issues that rise during the lifecycle of the project. The project chemist will be responsible for coordination/performing initial verification/validation, final report preparation, data usability summary report, and assisting with data management of the final data qualifiers applied to the reviewed data.
This role will sit within the larger Global Resilience Business Area. We work to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations. Around the world, we're feeling the effects climate change, rapid urbanization, loss of biodiversity. The rate at which we're seeing large-scale, unforeseen events such as floods and wildfires, is becoming more frequent. We are here to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations.
Role accountabilities:- Proficiency in environmental analytical methods with particular emphasis on methods described in EPA SW-846, EPA Contract Laboratory Program (CLP), and standard methods
- EPA National Functional Guidelines for Organic and Inorganic Superfund Methods Data Review, current versions and historical versions
- Department of Defense (DoD) Quality Systems Manual (QSM) 6.0 December 2023, DoD Data Validation Guidelines Modules thru Module 6.0
- Multi-Agency Radiological Laboratory Analytical Protocols Manual (MARLAP) guidelines (radiochemical methods) Familiarity with environmental database, (ie EQUIS, LOCUS); as well as experience using various EDD deliverable formats and Automated Data Review
- Preparation and Implementation of Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs) and Data Quality Objectives
- Coordinating laboratory services to ensure project specific requirements are met
- Good organization ability; compatibility with other workers; and demonstrated ability to handle sporadic heavy workloads and the pressure associated with meeting stringent due dates. Candidate will also assist in preparing and recommending scientifically valid and appropriate quality assurance program for data collection activities.
Qualifications & Experience:Required Qualifications:
- BS degree in Chemistry
- 7 or more years of relevant science experience, including supervision of elements of large, complex projects
- Professional accreditation (e.g. PG, CIH, CHMM) status or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications:
- MS degree preferred
- An understanding of various government, commercial, and state EDD formats (e.g., SEDD, ERPIMS. EnviroData, NJ Hazsite, NYSDEC)
- Experience with ADR software (DQM,ADR.NET, FUDSCHEM) and developing electronic QAPPs (eQAPPs).
- Laboratory experience as an environmental analytical Chemist specializing in analysis such as GC analysis of organochlorine pesticides and PCBs, GCMS of volatile or semi-volatile organic compounds, ICP or ICPMS of metals, HRGC/HRMS of Dioxins, and/or LC/MS/ MS of PFAS preferred.
Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part-time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $88,800 - $133,200. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
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