Chemist I
About The Position
HGL is seeking a Chemist I for its Reston, Virginia headquarters. The role provides chemistry support with an emphasis on environmental analytical chemistry and hands-on management of project tasks related to sampling and analysis. This includes supporting UFP-QAPP preparation, coordinating with field personnel and analytical laboratories, tracking sample shipments and analytical data, reviewing data for quality conformance, and serving as a backup internal contact for chemistry and data management issues. The Chemist I coordinates environmental laboratory services and field sampling events with project teams, chemists, and data managers; manages and reports analytical data; reviews laboratory and field data and electronic data deliverables; and supports quality assurance, quality control, and corrective actions. The position also contributes to development of requirements for environmental data reporting tools and processes. This is a fully in-office position at HGL’s Reston headquarters, five days per week, on a five-day work week. No travel is anticipated. A favorable pre-hire drug test is required, and positions are subject to pre-hire education and driving record verification. The candidate must also be able to complete a background check to obtain credentials for access to Government data systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry, environmental chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills and attention to detail.
- Verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and work under deadline pressure.
- Ability to assist with bottle orders and laboratory sample receipt tracking.
- Ability to work under the direction of different project managers, task managers, data managers, chemists, and other project team members.
- Ability to complete a background check to obtain credentials to access Government data systems.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of analytical instruments used for environmental sample analysis, such as GC/MS, ICP, GC-ECD, and IC.
- Familiarity with USEPA analytical methods for sample preparation and analysis across different media and environmental regulatory programs, such as RCRA, CERCLA, DoD, DOE, USEPA, and state waste disposal requirements.
- Familiarity with USEPA and DoD quality programs and data validation requirements.
- Database management skills.
- Experience with laboratory analytical databases, LIMS, and/or data validation.
- Experience using commercial environmental data management systems such as Locus EIM, EarthSoft’s EQuIS, or EnviroData.
- Experience with SQL/VBA, Locus EIM, EQuIS, and GIS programs.
- Experience using generative AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or Claude for technical writing, data analysis, research, visualization, or project delivery efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Support preparation of UFP-QAPPs, data validation narratives, and data usability reports.
- Coordinate environmental laboratory services and field sampling events with HGL project teams, project chemists, and project data managers.
- Manage and report environmental analytical data in coordination with project teams, project chemists, and project data managers.
- Review and evaluate laboratory and field data for completeness and correctness.
- Review, correct, and upload electronic data deliverables.
- Work with data managers and scientific and engineering professionals to implement corrective actions.
- Review data for conformance with quality assurance requirements and support ongoing quality control activities.
- Contribute to development of requirements for new environmental data reporting tools and processes.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Career growth opportunities through mentoring, training, education, and support for certifications and licenses.
- A work environment described as flexible, inclusive, and dedicated to creating a sustainable future.
- A full list of benefits is available on HGL’s careers website; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
