Junior Environmental Scientist

WSP • Valhalla, NY

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About The Position

WSP USA, Inc. is seeking a Junior Environmental Scientist to work out of our Valhalla, NY or Morristown, NJ office. This position will focus on environmental data management and evaluation, data collection planning, quality assurance and integrity review of data received from analytical laboratories, and fieldwork in support of environmental site investigations and remediation projects. Your Impact Assist senior chemists in defining analytical and quality assurance /quality control (QA/QC) requirements for projects performed under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and other hazardous waste or petroleum response programs Coordinate subcontract or EPA laboratories and data validation providers Compile, organize, process, and analyze environmental data using statistical and database tools Assist with the collection and management of environmental samples during field investigations. Contribute to the preparation of Uniform Federal Policy Quality Assurance Project Plans (UFP-QAPPs); and Support the development of technical reports and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to interpret and communicate analytical results that inform project decisions and environmental strategies.

Requirements

• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Environmental Science, a Chemistry-related discipline or equivalent
• 1-3 years of post-graduate experience working with analytical chemistry, field/lab analyses or coordination, and data processing
• Must possess strong mathematical, analytical, and reasoning skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Must be attentive to detail and tolerant of repetition in the comprehensive review and organization of data
• Must be adept with Microsoft Office ® programs; rapid and precise data management skills using databases in MS Excel and/or MS Access ® is required
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be physically able to pass an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)-mandated medical examination for work on hazardous waste sites
• Must be physically able and willing to perform field work associated with site investigations and site assessments
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be available with reasonable notice for field work on evenings or weekends as project requirements arise.

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing and performing data queries in MS Access® and managing large relational databases
• Experience using graphical and statistical analysis software beyond standard MS Excel ® (JMP ® software and the Analysis ToolPak ® add-in to MS Excel ® are examples)
• Prior experience with organic and/or inorganic data validation
• Advanced degrees in chemistry or related fields, along with additional related experience
• Familiarity with USEPA Region 2 EQuIS ® EDD format
• Knowledge of UFP-QAPP requirements and experience applying related protocols
• Current OSHA 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification and medical clearance for hazardous waste work
• Prior experience conducting environmental site investigations at hazardous waste sites, particularly those involving contaminated sediments or groundwater.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior chemists in defining analytical and quality assurance /quality control (QA/QC) requirements for projects performed under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and other hazardous waste or petroleum response programs
• Coordinate subcontract or EPA laboratories and data validation providers
• Compile, organize, process, and analyze environmental data using statistical and database tools
• Assist with the collection and management of environmental samples during field investigations.
• Contribute to the preparation of Uniform Federal Policy Quality Assurance Project Plans (UFP-QAPPs)
• Support the development of technical reports and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to interpret and communicate analytical results that inform project decisions and environmental strategies.

Benefits

• WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees