Senior Laboratory Chemist

Weston Solutions•Edison, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Weston Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Laboratory Chemist to support the EPA Response Engineering Analytical Contract (REAC), providing critical analytical support during environmental emergencies and Superfund projects. This role supports time-sensitive investigations across diverse sample matrices including air, soil, water, and oil, in both fixed and mobile laboratory environments. The Senior Laboratory Chemist serves as a technical expert, partnering with project teams and clients to deliver high-quality analytical data in support of environmental response and remediation efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemistry or a closely related discipline, including at least 30 credit hours in chemistry
Minimum of 10 years of analytical chemistry experience, including at least 5 years of hands-on instrumentation experience
Strong knowledge of organic chemistry, chromatography, and mass spectrometry principles
Experience with SW-846 methods for organic analysis in soil, water, and oil
Experience working with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
Understanding of hazardous waste characterization, storage, and labeling requirements
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with Toxic Organic (TO) air methods
Knowledge of vapor intrusion sampling techniques, including passivated (Summa) canisters and Tedlar bags
Familiarity with the Incident Command System (ICS) framework (ICS 100, 200, 700, 800); certification preferred
40-hour HAZWOPER certification
Strong knowledge of EPA analytical methods and environmental regulations
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Willingness to travel for field assignments, including mobile laboratory deployments

Responsibilities

Execute GC/MS analyses of organic compounds across multiple environmental matrices in both fixed and mobile laboratory settings
Deliver accurate, defensible analytical data using EPA methods (e.g., 8260, 8270, TO-15, 8082A) within required turnaround times
Prepare and process samples, standards, and reagents using appropriate extraction and preparation techniques (e.g., liquid-liquid extraction, Soxhlet/Soxtherm, solid-phase extraction)
Interpret and evaluate mass spectral data to identify compounds using spectral libraries and sound analytical judgment
Produce clear, concise, and technically accurate analytical reports for clients and project teams
Maintain and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation to ensure performance, reliability, and data integrity
Develop, optimize, and validate analytical methods using GC systems equipped with detectors such as FID, PID, and MS
Ensure safe handling, storage, and management of hazardous materials in compliance with laboratory and regulatory requirements