Title: Mid-level Scientist

Location: Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey; Syracuse, New York

Job Type: Regular Full-time

What’s the Opportunity?

Anchor QEA seeks a mid-level scientist to serve as project chemist and quality assurance manager and to oversee laboratory coordination and data management. The ideal candidate will have 5 or more years of combined commercial environmental laboratory or environmental consulting experience with an emphasis on quality assurance and quality control components, reporting, validation, and the EPA National Functional Guidelines.

Responsibilities:

As part of our internal chemistry team, the candidate will support projects across the United States and Canada with field, laboratory, and validation coordination.

• Coordinate, manage, track, process, and review laboratory produced data
• Conduct data validation and data validation peer reviews
• Work with project teams conducting environmental investigations following detailed technical work plans
• Develop Quality Assurance Project Plans, Sampling and Analysis Plans, data validation reports, data usability assessments, and data reports
• Integrate with other Anchor QEA groups to manage the flow of data

What Are We Looking For?

Ideal candidates will have the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or related discipline
• 5 years of combined commercial environmental laboratory or environmental consulting experience
• Experience performing chemical analyses in an academic or commercial setting
• Understanding of analytical methods (e.g., EPA SW-846, Standard Methods, ASTM) for metals, inorganic, and organic contaminants
• Experience with data review and data validation procedures (EPA National Functional Guidelines) and corrective actions to address data quality issues
• Experience in writing and reviewing data validation reports
• Familiarity with laboratory data processing, LIMS software and EDD generation.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, and technical writing skills
• Be a self-motivated, creative problem solver who is able to work both independently and in a team environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment

What Can You Expect?

A collaborative work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self. We offer competitive compensation and benefits which are detailed below.

Who Are We?

Anchor QEA is an environmental science and engineering consulting firm that is focused on improving the environment and our communities by solving challenging problems. We employ more than 500 people in offices around the United States. Our vision is for a growing company that is our clients’ first choice for solving their most challenging problems and our employees’ first choice as a company where they want to work. Learn more about Anchor QEA at www.anchorqea.com

How to Apply?

Apply online through Anchor QEA’s Open Positions page at https://www.anchorqea.com/careers/careers-open-positions/.  Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Anchor QEA is committed to a diverse, multi-cultural work environment. Anchor QEA does not discriminate in employment based on age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.

Salary and Other Compensation:

• Salary Range: $78,000 - $90,000 annually 
• Annual Bonus
• Other potential bonus types: Billable Time Bonus, Spot Bonus, Milestone Anniversary Bonus, Receiving Professional License/Certification Bonus, Peer-reviewed Publication Bonus, Employee Referral Bonus.

Base Level Benefits for Regular Full-Time Positions:

• Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability programs.
• Paid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually
• Vacation: 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level.
• Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually
• Retirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match
• Further information on benefits: https://anchorqea.com/careers/benefits/