Scientist

Integral Consulting Inc•Santa Cruz, CA

just now•Onsite

About The Position

About You You are an experienced environmental chemist or scientist with experience reviewing and validating environmental data and supporting field programs. You are a strategic thinker who thrives on the challenges of these complex, interdisciplinary environment matters. A lifelong learner, you want to keep growing intellectually and professionally. Collaborating with colleagues with diverse expertise is exciting for you, and you are also comfortable working independently. Quality management and integrity are among your strongest principles. About Integral Integral Consulting Inc. is a science and engineering firm delivering sound technical solutions to meet today’s challenges in the health, environmental, and natural resource arenas. We are a values-driven collaborative team that is as passionate about company culture as we are about the work we do for our clients. Since our founding in 2002, we have operated with a demonstrated commitment to the well-being, diversity, and professional development of our staff and an equal commitment to strong partnerships with our clients and teaming partners. We are a company where people come to solve today’s toughest environmental challenges through innovative ideas, exceptional teamwork, and dedication to accuracy and technical quality. About the Job We are currently seeking a chemist with 3 to 5 years of experience who has the desire to also do some field work with our Sediment and Water Investigations and Monitoring practice in our Santa Cruz, California office. The position supports multiple clients and projects, with day-to-day responsibilities that primarily include reviewing and validating of laboratory data, managing a small wet laboratory, supporting field efforts, and on occasion performing some fieldwork. The selected candidate will work closely with project team members on water quality monitoring, stormwater planning and monitoring, and sediment sampling efforts across the Bay Area and Northern California. This position is primarily in-office, but opportunities for hybrid work may be available.

Requirements

Candidates should hold at a minimum, a B.A. or B.S. in chemistry or a related science and have at least 3 years of experience in a related technical field.
A valid U.S. driver's license (or ability to obtain one upon hire) and a clean driving record. If a driver’s license cannot be obtained, reliable transportation to project and field sites is required
Ability to lift and carry items of varying weights as required by the job, occasionally up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation
Proficiency with Microsoft® Office products Word and Excel
Excellent written and oral communication skills
A desire to grow both intellectually and professionally
Strong organizational abilities
Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with environmental analytical methods for water and sediments
Demonstrated strong personal initiative towards projects, critical thinking, and problem solving
Solid attention to detail
Ability to oversee a small wet laboratory, cleaning glassware and field equipment
Flexibility with work hours as required to meet project needs
Affinity for working outdoors in all weather conditions, with some nights and weekends

Responsibilities

Assisting with sample control procedures for multiple projects
Tracking submission of samples to chemistry laboratories and receipt of associated data for multiple projects
Adhering quality control and quality assurance procedures to ensure data integrity
Communicating with laboratories regarding data quality questions or corrections that may be needed.
Performing quality assurance reviews of technical analyses and results
Managing laboratory and data validation subcontractors
Reviewing CEDEN EDDs and applying the Quality Assurance codes associated with chemistry excursions
Performing Stage 2B and Stage 3 data validation and reporting following EPA’s National Functional Guidelines
Assisting in writing formal QAQC reports
Executing laboratory bottle cleaning procedures and maintaining facility organization
Managing and maintaining a small wet laboratory
Collecting river, stream, creek, ocean, and stormwater samples
Collecting sediment and surface water samples both on land and from boats
Maintaining accurate field and laboratory logs
Adhering to company, project, state, and federal safety policies
Fieldwork will occasionally be required; those responsibilities may include long days in the field, extended exposure to the elements (sun, rain, wind), prolonged standing, and other physically demanding tasks such as lifting equipment or materials. You must have the ability and willingness to work outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions. Your work schedule at times will be defined by storm forecasts and may include working nights and/or weekends.