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Position Overview

Tetra Tech is seeking a full-time Environmental Chemist to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze chemical data from field samples to evaluate environmental interactions.
• Identify and quantify chemicals of concern in samples, assessing contamination levels.
• Validate analytical data for organic and inorganic parameters by interpreting laboratory methodologies and results.
• Prepare comprehensive remedial investigation reports and progress updates using interactive dashboards in Power BI and Tableau.
• Maintain and calibrate analytical instruments and equipment.
• Ensure proper sample preservation, handling, and transfer to laboratories.
• Implement quality control sampling methodologies to ensure data accuracy.
• Perform data cleaning and transformation for analytical data uploads to databases such as Access and SQL Server.
• Develop SQL queries and Python scripts for data analysis and reporting.
• Utilize Power Query and Excel for data table preparation.
• Conduct statistical analyses using ProUCL and RStudio software.
• Oversee the development of environmental site assessment reports, coordinating with technical reviewers and managing the production of data visuals and graphics.
• Prepare and review Quality Assurance Project Plans, ensuring laboratory methodologies meet accuracy and statistical validity standards.

Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in Chemistry is required, along with a minimum of two years of relevant experience.

Related Occupations:

Experience as a Science Laboratory Technician or similar roles that involve:

• Ordering and managing chemicals and supplies for laboratory experiments.
• Researching methodologies and conducting preliminary tests.
• Preparing chemicals and instruments for laboratory use.
• Managing hazardous waste disposal.
• Operating and maintaining analytical equipment.
• Providing training on statistical analysis and Excel functions.
• Collecting and analyzing experimental data to refine methodologies.

Benefits:

Tetra Tech offers a comprehensive benefits package that allows employees to tailor their plans to meet individual needs, supporting long-term financial security. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Paid time off
• 401k retirement plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar organization with local, client-focused delivery across more than 550 locations worldwide. Our reputation is built on the expertise and commitment of our 27,000 associates, who collaborate to provide innovative solutions for complex projects in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

We are proud to uphold values of diversity, inclusion, and equity, ensuring that all qualified candidates are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

Join us in our mission to lead with science and make a positive impact on the world.