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Natives of Kodiak Sr. Project Chemist- Marlborough, MA in Marlborough, Massachusetts
KOMAN Government Solutions has an immediate need for an Environmental Project Chemist to support our diverse portfolio of DoD, EPA, and other federal agencies, and private sector projects. This position can be full-time or part-time depending on the candidate’s availability.
WHY WORK HERE?
Competitive salary $100k-$125k.
Benefits selected start first of month after hire.
Robust benefit options: medical, vision, dental, additional life insurance, critical illness, additional hospitalization coverage, pet insurance, and identity theft offerings.
Company paid 1X salary life insurance, short term disability and long-term disability insurance.
Company match up to 4% on 401K
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Proposal support: identify preferred environmental analytical laboratories and obtain competitive pricing.
UFP QAPP and work plan support: prepare chemistry portion of UFP QAPPs. Ensure that all work plans prepared by junior staff correctly identify analytical methods, preservation requirements, bottleware, and number and frequency of required QA/QC samples.
Resolve chemistry-related client or regulatory comments on plans and reports.
Laboratory procurement and coordination: Support preparation of analytical laboratory scopes of work and coordination with laboratories prior to, and following, sampling events. Audit laboratory operations when needed.
Laboratory data report review: ensure reports meet criteria for completeness, correctness, and conformance with requirements.
Data validation: follow established DoD and EPA guidelines to determine the analytical quality of laboratory data. Review all data validation reports prepared by junior staff.
Database management: Follow established procedures for management of analytical data in NIRIS, various USACE chemistry databases (including FUDSChem and EDMS), and state-specific databases.
Implementation and monitoring of corrective action, as needed.
Potential Project Manager or Program Manager role depending on candidate’s experience, interest, and availability.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor of Science degree (Master’s preferred) in Chemistry or Environmental Chemistry.
10+ years of experience supporting federal projects.
Commercial environmental analytical laboratory experience.
Expertise in chemical data quality management of environmental analytical data, including working knowledge of industry-standard procedures for environmental data verification and data validation.
Experience with explosives (SW-846 Method 8330B), perchlorate (SW-846 Method ), and PFAS (EPA 1633) in addition to more common environmental analytical methods.
Experience working on DoD and other federal agency projects (particularly USEPA or Department of Homeland Security) and/or New England state environmental agencies.
KOMAN is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.
Preference will be given to Natives of Kodiak, Inc. Shareholders and Descendants of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i)
As a Federal Contract Employer, KOMAN Families of Companies follows Federal Laws as it pertains to drug testing. All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to undergo drug testing for commonly abused controlled substances in accordance with Federal Law. It is important to note although a State may have legalized a controlled substance, if the controlled substance is illegal per Federal Law, it is then considered to be illegal. KOMAN Families of Companies is a Drug-Free Workplace. Successful completion of a background and DMV record check also must be completed prior to hire.
