Environmental Chemist- Data Validator / Laboratory Coordinator
GHD

Job Description

Organizations don't innovate, people do.

As part of our digital transformation business, you'll help clients unlock innovation, embrace the future and change communities for good.

And we'll help you stimulate new thinking, accelerate your career and connect you to projects that really matter.

Join our team of over 600 data scientists, design problem solvers, immersive digital consultants, project managers and innovators, all working to build positive change for generations to come.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an Environmental Chemistry Data Validator/Laboratory Coordinator to join our team of dedicated professionals. The role is open for any of our US offices. Position would be Hybrid-Remote(must be willing to travel for training, approx. 2 weeks).

Working within the Data Management group on our Environmental Chemistry Data Validation team; you will:

• Provide technical support in the area of environmental analytical chemistry to project teams working within a diverse range of industry and federal clients on a broad portfolio of projects
• Perform data verifications and validations using USEPA and regional guidance; prepare data validation reports; and assist with the 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 that data meets the project specified data quality objectives
• Deliver and be accountable for technical assignments involving data quality assessments and ensure that project objectives are met
• Utilize your 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

What you will bring to the team:

• 4-year Bachelor of Arts/Science degree in chemistry (preferred) or related field
• 3 - 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
• Candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well at a personal and technical level
• Position requires candidate to be a 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

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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Why GHD?

Being the best we can be is in our culture.
We are a family of smart, innovative and creative problem solvers. In our employee-owned company, everything feels like it matters more. Challenge us and help us come up with new solutions to ensure water, energy and urbanization are made sustainable for generations to come.

Our commitment to you

Commitment is a powerful word that defines how we do business, how we serve our clients and how we care for one another. We will support your needs by giving you the tools to do your best work and then recognize achievements. We will set your curiosity free to allow brilliant minds to do their best work. We will invest in new ideas, removing barriers where we can. Finally, we will encourage you to collaborate with thousands of diverse people across our global business.

Who we are

We are committed to solving the world's biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanization. GHD is a global professional services company that is a leader in engineering, construction and architectural expertise. Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals, yet we are proudly 'One GHD' across more than 200 offices, spanning five continents - Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region. Delivering extraordinary social and economic outcomes, we are passionate about building lasting relationships with our partners and clients.

About Us

Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way.
We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.

See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That's why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you.
That's the #PowerOfCommitment

Who we are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.

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