Title: Staff Scientist

Location: Seattle, Washington; Irvine, California, Portland, Oregon; Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

What’s the Opportunity?

Anchor QEA seeks a senior-level staff scientist to serve as project chemist, quality assurance manager and laboratory coordinator. The ideal candidate will have 10 years of combined commercial environmental laboratory and/or environmental consulting experience with an emphasis on quality assurance and quality control components, data generation, reporting, validation.

Responsibilities:

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

• Lead the chemistry team (potential for staff management dependent on experience)
• Work with management to drive chemistry team efficiency
• 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 the Data Solutions (i.e., company-wide chemistry EQUiS® database), Geospatial Sciences and Field Services 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 other related discipline
• 10 years of combined commercial environmental laboratory or environmental consulting experience
• Experience in team management (staff management experience is a plus)
• Performing chemical analysis in an academic or commercial setting
• Understanding of analytical methods (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 Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, and technical writing skills
• Self-motivated, creative problem solver, and able to work both independently and in a team environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment

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 400 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. We believe engaged staff lead to great client service and to a financially strong company—in that order. Our work environment fosters personal and professional growth for employees by providing autonomy, a clear vision, and the ability to master their skill set. Learn more about Anchor QEA at www.anchorqea.com

What Can You Expect?

A collaborative work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self. We offer a competitive salary; bonus program; medical, dental and vision coverage, short- and long-term disability programs; flexible schedules; a retirement plan with company match; and paid time off.

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.