Environmental Chemist I

Olgoonik Corporation•Saint Petersburg, FL

About The Position

FPM Remediations, Inc. (FPMR) is currently seeking an Environmental Chemist I for a junior-level full-time position at one of its offices, in St Petersburg, FL; San Antonio, TX; or Oneida, NY. This position supports managing and validating laboratory and field data for field investigations across the United States.

Requirements

B.S. or higher in chemistry with coursework related to environmental science
Strong oral and written communication skills
Problem solving skills in a collaborative team environment
Ability to evaluate chemical and environmental data
Able to clear security background check for federal facility access
Strong attention to detail and data quality awareness
Proficiency in basic computer applications (e.g., MS Office: Word, Excel, and Access)
Ability to learn environmental databases and regulatory data systems
Effective communication and technical writing skills
Desire to work as part of a multidisciplinary project team
Ability to adapt to changing situations
Ability to travel for occasional field assignments across the country
Ability to participate in safety training and follow company safety standards

Nice To Haves

Familiarity and interest in GIS software and applications
Laboratory experience
Experience with EQuIS, ERPToolsX, GIS, Power BI, SQL, or data visualization tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support FPM’s Data Management System, including entering data into various federal and state data management and validation systems [e.g. Environmental Resources Program Info Management System (ERPIMS), Environmental Quality Information System (EQuIS)]
Review Electronic Data Deliverables (EDDs) for completeness, formatting, and data quality
Import, verify, and manage laboratory and field data in EarthSoft EQuIS
Evaluate data quality and usability, including units, methods, qualifiers, detection limits, and coordinates
Troubleshoot data load errors and document resolutions
Prepare and submit ERPIMS data deliverables to the U.S. Air Force using ERPToolsX
Provide data validation support to FPMR’s Senior Chemist for laboratory analytical report packages and assist in producing data validation reports.
Assist in soliciting bids from analytical laboratories to support projects, which will include preparing descriptions of work scope (e.g., quantities/types of analyses, QA/QC requirements, reporting formats) and distributing to candidate laboratories with requests for pricing.
Support development of Quality Assurance Project Plans for project sampling and analytical programs.
Prepare tables, figures, and data summaries for technical reports
Track submission status, validation feedback, and resubmittals
Communicate data issues and required corrections with laboratories and internal project staff
Follow established SOPs and assist with continuous improvement of data management workflows
Occasional travel across the United States to support collection of field samples