Junior Geochemist
About The Position
INTERA is hiring a Junior Geochemist to support projects within its Mining and Environmental Line of Business. The position supports geochemical characterization and environmental assessment projects related to mine development, operations, and closure, as well as groundwater and surface-water quality investigations. The work is performed under the direction of geochemistry project managers and in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of hydrologists, geologists, environmental scientists, geotechnical engineers, and GIS analysts. The role involves compiling, organizing, reviewing, and analyzing laboratory and field datasets; performing data quality assurance and quality control; evaluating water quality and geochemical trends; and preparing tables, figures, and summaries for technical deliverables. Additional work may include statistical analysis and visualization, evaluating monitoring results against applicable criteria, supporting conceptual geochemical models and geochemical modeling, and assisting with technical memoranda, work plans, regulatory reports, and client presentations. This is primarily an office-based position, with some field work and travel required. The employee will report directly or remotely to INTERA’s Albuquerque, New Mexico office. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in geosciences, geochemistry, chemistry, environmental science, or a closely related field; non-geology majors must have coursework in geology.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience with R or comparable data analysis software.
- Zero to five years of relevant experience, including academic research, internships, or professional work involving geochemical or environmental data.
- Understanding of fundamental geochemical principles and common laboratory analytical methods for rock, soil, sediment, or water.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative, proactive approach to problem solving.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in geosciences, geochemistry, or a closely related field.
- Experience with mine waste geochemistry, acid-base accounting, acid rock drainage, and metal leaching assessments.
- Experience with geochemical or water quality laboratory data QA/QC, statistical analysis, trend evaluation, and data visualization.
- Familiarity with geochemical modeling software such as PHREEQC or GWB.
- Familiarity with environmental data management systems such as Access, EnviroData, or EQuIS.
- Programming or scripting skills, particularly in R or Python.
- Professional geologist registration or eligibility to pursue registration.
- Proficiency in speaking and writing in Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Support geochemical characterization and environmental assessment projects associated with mine development, operations, and closure.
- Support groundwater and surface-water quality investigations.
- Compile, organize, review, and analyze laboratory and field datasets.
- Conduct data quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC).
- Evaluate water quality and geochemical trends.
- Prepare clear tables, figures, and summaries for technical deliverables.
- Perform statistical analysis and visualization of geochemical and water quality data using Excel, R, or similar tools, as needed.
- Evaluate monitoring results against applicable criteria.
- Support development of conceptual geochemical models and geochemical modeling.
- Assist with technical memoranda, work plans, regulatory reports, and client presentations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams and work under the direction of geochemistry project managers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
