Environmental Chemist

Job Description

AECOM is looking for a Team Leader, Environmental Chemist for the Milwaukee, WI, or other Midwest offices in Chicago IL and Novi, MI. The position can be a hybrid of remote and onsite. The selected candidate will be tasked with providing technical expertise and specialized consulting advice in Environmental Analytical Chemistry. The candidate will also be a project chemist on CERCLA federal remediation projects responsible for managing the environmental chemistry aspects of these project. The Chemist's primary role will be to validate analytical data, write data validation reports, and help prepare Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs) and laboratory coordination of Federal Remediation projects

The Chemist will assist proposal teams with selection of analytical methodology and associated pricing, evaluate laboratory proposals, and establish QA/QC parameters. They will work with laboratories to ensure data meets technical requirements and project data quality objectives. Strong interpersonal and technical writing skills are critical, as is the ability to work effectively with team members as well as independently. The selected candidate must be well organized, can manage and prioritize assignments and staff, and deliver on time and on budget.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

Perform Data validation of for multi-media environmental data

Assist with laboratory evaluation, selection, and coordination.

Prepare project work plans, specifically sampling and analysis and UFP-QAPPs

Coordinate with field teams before and during sampling events conducted under CERCLA (site investigations, remedial investigations).

Coordinate with the database team to ensure that the correct EDDs are considered to meet both AECOM requirements, the statement of work, and are useable for final upload to whatever database may be needed.

Peer review/senior review of data validation reports and other project documents to ensure accuracy and consistency with project requirements.

Summarize analytical data quality in Data Usability Assessments (DUAs) at the conclusion of the project.

Provide guidance to the team.

Perform work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule with minimal supervision.

Coordinate with the Project Team on a regular basis for federal remedial projects under CERCLA

Ensure project- and QAPP-specific data requirements are met

Coordination of analytical services with laboratories

Ensure project-specific data requirements are met

Support field efforts by preparing sampling plans and field documentation

Manage data flow from the laboratory to final reporting

Research environmental laboratory practices and methodologies

Prepare proposals, procures, and oversee laboratory services and invoice approvals

Conduct field and laboratory technical system audits

Prepare technical reports and papers

Coordinate with end user to define data quality requirements and to help assure that data are usable and meet end-use objectives

Setting up lab contracts

Reporting and coordinating the proper deliverables including EQuIS EDDs