What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Scientist (Statistical Analysis) - Part Time/Remote position at Edgewater Technical Associates?
Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for an Environmental Scientist (Statistical Analysis) opportunity.
Project Details:
- Duration: Through August, with potential support into September for agency comments
- Level of Effort: Approximately 135 hours
- Location: Fully remote
Position Summary:
- Provide a Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) statistical analysis of a Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) for groundwater monitoring well sampling data.
- The statistician will perform RCRA statistical analysis of groundwater monitoring well sampling results for inclusion in a biennial report applicable to the collected data years.
- The statistician will evaluate trends, compare wells, test for distributions, prepare control charts, recommend new detection monitoring limits (cumulative sum [combined control charts], or nonparametric limit [maximum value]), as appropriate per ASTM D6312 and as agreed upon in the Data Analysis Plan, and calculate false positive rates in the vicinity of the facility.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Environmental Science, Mathematics, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
- Experience performing statistical analysis on environmental or groundwater data
- Familiarity with EPA and/or RCRA regulations is preferred
- Strong experience with data visualization and trend analysis
- Ability to interpret data and clearly communicate findings
- Proficiency in statistical tools/software (e.g., R, Python, Excel, or similar)
Other Job Requirements:
- United States Citizenship
Data Provided:
- Annual and biannual reports (2023–2024)
- Baseline data and historical datasets
- Existing charts and visualizations
If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers
Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!
WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES
Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support their growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that its customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.
Originally founded to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Edgewater now supports customers across the U.S. and Canada. Edgewater has five offices, with corporate headquarters in Los Alamos, NM and regional offices in Carlsbad, NM; Oak Ridge, TN; Aiken, SC; and Richland, WA.
Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.
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