Chemist
About The Position
Plexus Scientific Corporation is seeking a detail-oriented Chemist to support environmental investigations, analytical data review, and remediation projects. The position involves organic chemical analysis, environmental analytical data validation and reporting, technical documentation, and coordination with multidisciplinary project teams. The role supports PFAS-related investigations and other complex environmental programs, with work-from-home flexibility for candidates residing in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Virginia area. Approximately 25% travel is required for project activities, including fieldwork, sample collection, and client engagements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
- Experience with organic chemical analysis, including relevant academic or laboratory experience.
- Experience with analytical data validation; experience in other forms of data validation is also acceptable, as environmental-specific training can be provided.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with electronic data management, manipulation, and reporting.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability and willingness to travel approximately 25%.
- Must reside within the Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Virginia (DMV) area.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with PFAS analytical data and environmental investigations.
- Experience preparing Uniform Federal Policy Quality Assurance Project Plans (UFP-QAPPs).
- Experience managing electronic analytical data using Microsoft Access, Excel, and flat-file formats.
- Current 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
- Environmental sample collection experience.
- Experience preparing Remedial Investigation Reports.
- Experience coordinating complex, multi-site environmental programs, including project scheduling and logistics.
Responsibilities
- Perform and support the review, validation, manipulation, and interpretation of environmental analytical data.
- Assist with organic chemical analysis and evaluation of laboratory results.
- Support PFAS-related investigations and analytical data validation activities.
- Prepare and contribute to Uniform Federal Policy Quality Assurance Project Plans (UFP-QAPPs).
- Organize, manage, and manipulate electronic analytical data using Microsoft Access, Excel, and various flat-file formats.
- Prepare technical reports, including Remedial Investigation Reports and other project deliverables.
- Support environmental sample collection and field investigation activities as needed.
- Coordinate project schedules, field activities, and multi-site environmental investigation programs.
- Collaborate with project managers, scientists, and other technical personnel to ensure project deliverables meet applicable quality and regulatory requirements.
- Travel to project sites as needed, approximately 25%.
Benefits
- Flexible work-from-home arrangements.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401K plan.
- Short-term disability (STD) and long-term disability (LTD) coverage.
- Life insurance and additional optional benefits.
- Flexible PTO days for full-time positions.
- A bonus program may apply at certain levels.
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful environmental investigation and remediation projects.
- Collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Exposure to a variety of technical projects and environmental programs.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
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Job Type
Full-time
