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Join Tetra Tech as an Environmental Chemist

At Tetra Tech, we are dedicated to harnessing innovative solutions for a sustainable future. We blend consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to tackle the world's most intricate challenges.

Our global innovation hubs foster collaboration, allowing you to exchange ideas and best practices while expanding your professional network.

Whether you are at the beginning of your career or looking to advance, you will gain invaluable experience working alongside world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

Position Overview:

Tetra Tech is currently seeking a full-time Environmental Chemist.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze chemical data from environmental samples to evaluate their behavior in various ecosystems;
• Identify hazardous substances in samples and assess contamination levels;
• Validate analytical results for organic and inorganic components by interpreting laboratory methods, outcomes, chromatograms, and mass spectra;
• Compile remedial investigation reports and progress updates by developing interactive dashboards using Power BI and Tableau;
• Maintain and calibrate analytical instruments and equipment;
• Oversee the proper preservation, handling, and transfer of samples to laboratories;
• Ensure laboratory methodologies and quality control practices are adequate for data precision;
• Perform data cleaning and transformation for the integration of analytical data into databases such as Access, SQL Server, and ENDAR;
• Write SQL queries and Python scripts for data analysis and reporting;
• Utilize Power Query and Excel for data table preparation;
• Conduct statistical evaluations using ProUCL and RStudio software;
• Manage the development of documents for environmental site assessments, including writing, coordinating with technical reviewers, and supervising the creation of data visuals, maps, and graphics;
• Prepare and review Quality Assurance Project Plans, ensuring that proposed laboratory methodologies and quality control practices meet standards for accuracy and validity.

Qualifications:

Requires a bachelor's degree in chemistry and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Related Occupations:

• Science Laboratory Technician or similar roles involving:
• Ordering and managing laboratory chemicals and supplies;
• Researching methodologies and testing experiments;
• Preparing solutions and reagents for Chemistry and Environmental Science labs;
• Overseeing hazardous waste management;
• Operating and maintaining laboratory equipment such as pH meters and spectrometers;
• Troubleshooting instrumental and experimental issues;
• Providing training on statistical analysis and Excel functions;
• Collecting experimental data to refine methodologies.

Degree / Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry is required.

Compensation:
The salary range for this position is competitive and commensurate with education, experience, skills, and location.

Benefits:
Tetra Tech offers a comprehensive benefits package tailored to meet individual needs, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Spending Accounts (HSA), paid time off, a 401k retirement plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in numerous locations worldwide. Our reputation is built on the technical expertise and commitment of our 27,000 associates, who work collaboratively to provide smart, scalable solutions for complex projects.

We take pride in being home to leading experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

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