Senior Associate Chemist (Environmental Consulting, Seller-Doer)

Montrose Environmental Group • Knoxville, TN

7d • $120,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

About Us We build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact. “For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive. When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact. Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way. ABOUT YOU Are you passionate about the environment and ready to join an inclusive workplace, committed to leading new ideas and pathways and to delivering value? If the answer is “Yes!” then we have an exciting career opportunity for you. Who are we? We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients’ decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements. We have over 125 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia and are approaching 3,500 employees – all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs. A DAY IN THE LIFE Our Senior Associate Chemist (Environmental Consulting, Seller-Doer) role can be performed either hybrid out of Valley Forge, PA, Knoxville, TN, or fully remote. This position supports senior chemistry leadership on environmental investigations, chemistry consulting, and business development. As a key member of the Chemistry and Data Quality Solutions team, this role will be responsible for a range of activities which may include (without limitation):

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 10 years of environmental consulting experience, including Project Management and proven client development experience.
• Strong understanding of analytical chemistry principles and environmental data usability.
• Familiarity with environmental data management systems such as EQuIS or Envirodata.
• US EPA methods and regional guidance for the collection of environmental samples.
• US EPA methods for the preparation and analysis of environmental samples.
• Analytical chemistry principles and application to environmental data review.
• Interpretation and data usability assessment and US EPA data validation guidelines.
• Environmental data management systems such as EQuIS.
• Requirements for Sampling Analysis Plans, Quality Assurance Project Plans, or similar project control documents.
• Environmental investigation or remediation project management.
• Expert witness and litigation support.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Capable of performing tasks such as: creating spreadsheets; composing correspondence; and creating reports and documents using Microsoft® Office software.
• Strong knowledge of Adobe® Acrobat.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing environmental analytical data for completeness, correctness, usability, conformance with method requirements, and applicability.
• Supporting litigation, regulatory inquiries, and technical reviews by producing clear, defensible scientific analyses and/or visualizations.
• Critically evaluating environmental analytical data to assess usability relative to data quality objectives.
• Preparing and/or providing technical review of data quality and usability assessment reports and preparing technical deliverables.
• Preparing or critically reviewing environmental sampling plans, quality assurance project plans (QAPPs), and data management plans.
• Preparing technical memoranda, expert report sections, and presentation materials.
• Participating in client discussions to explain analytical results, provide chemistry consulting, and interpretation of analytical data.
• Supporting quality reviews of laboratory data, method summaries, and QA documentation.
• Contributing to the preparation of project scopes, proposals, and cost estimates.
• Providing meaningful technical and marketing input to support the growth of the company’s Chemistry and Data Quality Solutions practice.
• Actively participating in business development (BD) and growth initiatives.
• Identifying qualified leads and developing successful proposals to establish a book of work.
• Attending client and business/industry meetings.
• Attending and presenting at conferences.
• Maintaining or exceeding billability goals with the balance of time dedicated to effective BD efforts.
• Keeping up-to-date and current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications, and attending professional workshops.
• Strong scientific writing and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate in a remote, fast-paced consulting environment.
• High attention to detail and scientific defensibility.
• Comfortable working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Practice safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs.
• Participating in continuous improvement programs and providing support to team efforts.
• The position may require travel and an occasional overnight stay.
• Travel to offices, project sites, and project meetings on an as-needed basis.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package: annual salary ranging from $120,000 - $150,000, commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography
• Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career
• Direct exposure to our industry’s leading experts who are solving the world’s toughest environmental challenges
• An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive, and collaborate with talented colleagues
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401k with a competitive 4% employer match
• Progressive vacation policies, company holidays, and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance
• A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation
• Access to attractive student loan rates to optimize your student loan payoff plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees