Chemistry Data Validator / Analytical Coordinator

About the role

Join a global professional services leader committed to solving the world's biggest challenges in water, energy, and urbanization. This position is open for any US office and follows a hybrid schedule (3 days in office per week).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in environmental analytical chemistry to project teams working with diverse industry and federal clients on a broad portfolio of projects
• Perform data verifications and validations using USEPA and regional guidance; prepare data validation reports; assist with preparation of Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs)
• Assist project teams with laboratory coordination and selection of analytical methodology based on project specific QA/QC parameters
• Monitor laboratory turn around times and ensure data meets project specified data quality objectives
• Deliver and be accountable for technical assignments involving data quality assessments and ensure project objectives are met
• Utilize professional decision-making, communication, time management and technical skills
• Collaborate across the organization with internal project teams, as well as with outside consultants and laboratories

Requirements

• 4-year Bachelor of Arts/Science degree in chemistry (preferred) or related field
• 5+ years environmental analytical chemistry experience (laboratory bench chemistry preferred)
• Preferred candidate will have experience validating high resolution gas chromatography/mass spectrometry and PFAS analyses; experience with environmental analytical data review; familiarity with USEPA analytical methodologies; and knowledge of regional quality standards used for decision making
• Previous experience with data validation and preparation of Quality Assurance Project Plan documents a plus
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with ability to communicate well at a personal and technical level
• Well-organized, self-starter that can prioritize work assignments to deliver on time and within budget
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently and with team members across the Americas

Benefits

• 401K – Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service
• Paid time off – PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service
• Holiday Pay – GHD observes 9 holidays per year
• Wellness Benefit – Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program; GHD reimburses 50% of costs to a maximum of $250.00 annually for health club memberships, home exercise equipment, bicycles, race/run/marathon entrance fees, smoking cessation programs, weight loss programs, and fitness tracking devices

Pay

$60,500.00 - $80,700.00 based on experience and location.