Chemist I

HydroGeoLogic, Inc • Overland Park, KS

1d • $43,509 - $60,912 • Onsite

About The Position

HGL is seeking a Chemist I to support its Overland Park, Kansas office. The role provides chemistry support with an emphasis on environmental analytical chemistry and hands-on day-to-day management of project tasks related to sampling and analysis. Work includes supporting UFP-QAPP preparation; coordinating field personnel and multi-media sampling events; coordinating with analytical laboratories to monitor sample shipments and track analytical data; reviewing data for quality conformance; and serving as a backup internal contact for chemistry and data-management issues.

The Chemist I coordinates with project teams, project chemists, data managers, and other scientific and engineering professionals. The position supports environmental laboratory services, analytical data management and reporting, review of laboratory and field data, electronic data deliverables, corrective actions, quality assurance and quality control, and development of environmental data reporting tools and processes. Additional duties may be assigned.

This is a fully in-office position in Overland Park, Kansas, on a five-day work week. No travel is anticipated. The annual salary range is $43,509–$60,912. A favorable pre-hire drug test is required; positions are also subject to pre-hire education and driving-record verification. A background check is required to obtain credentials for Government data systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry, environmental chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and under deadline pressure.
• Capability 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 for 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 preparing and analyzing samples from various media and under 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 with 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 to improve technical writing, data analysis, research, visualization, or project-delivery efficiency.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and experience leveraging emerging digital and AI technologies.

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.
• Work as a team member in developing requirements for new environmental data reporting tools and processes.
• Coordinate with field personnel preparing for and conducting multi-media sampling events.
• Coordinate with analytical laboratories to monitor sample shipments and track analytical data.
• Assist with bottle orders and laboratory sample receipt tracking.
• Serve as a backup internal project-team contact for chemistry and data-management issues.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Career growth opportunities through mentoring, training, education, and support for certifications and licenses.
• A flexible and inclusive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level