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Tetra Tech · 3 days ago

Environmental Scientist Quality Assurance

Fairfax, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Providing support in developing quality assurance project plans, quality management plans, sampling and analysis plans, standard operating procedures, and other quality-related documents.

Providing detailed recordkeeping and assist with oversight of quality assurance/quality control aspects of projects.

Facilitating reviews of data and information synthesized from data sets and journal articles and documenting these reviews.

Applying knowledge of water quality chemistry, environmental chemistry, bioaccumulation, and environmental policy to evaluate bioaccumulation factor and bioconcentration factor data.

Conducting literature searches and reviewing technical information from journal articles, federal and state reports, and other sources.

Synthesizing information utilizing strong technical writing skills to develop written products.

Ability to perform validation of analytical data preferred.

Developing reports and preparing PowerPoint presentations.

Implementing QA/QC policies/procedures to meet federal and state research requirements.

Future responsibilities include project and staff management, as well as leading QA oversight for projects.

Qualification

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Water quality chemistryEnvironmental chemistryWater quality standardsEnvironmental exposure analysesBioaccumulationFederal environmental policyEPA QA policyTechnical writingLaboratory analysisField samplingLiterature reviewsScience policy translationMicrosoft WordExcelPowerPointProject managementClient managementCareer developmentProblem-solvingHard-workingTeam playerPlanningOrganizationalCommunicationFlexibleResponsiveInterpersonalCollaborativeDependableDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental science, water resources, and/or environmental engineering with 7 to 10 years of relevant work experience

Professional experience related to water quality chemistry/environmental chemistry, water quality standards, environmental exposure analyses and/or bioaccumulation

Knowledge of federal environmental policy including EPA QA policy (QAPPs, SAPs, and SOPs)

Strong technical writing background, with experience in editing

Excellent research and verbal communication skills/experience

Experience in laboratory analysis of environmental samples and conducting field sampling

Experience in conducting literature reviews and synthesizing information

Project experience translating science into policy

Leader and team player possessing strong planning and organizational skills

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other applications

Able to handle multiple tasks/projects at once

Highly dependable, detail-oriented, flexible, and responsive to tight or changing client-driven deadlines

Able to interact well with coworkers and existing clients in a professional and confident manner

Excitement to work in a dynamic and collaborative work environment

Desire to learn and grow both professionally and personally through training and career development opportunities

Preferred

Ability to perform validation of analytical data

Benefits

401K

Stock Options

Learning/Development Opportunities

Flexible Work Schedule

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs

On-site Gym

Free Parking

Company

Tetra Tech

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3.8

Tetra Tech provides innovative solutions focused on water, the environment and energy for the government and commercial clients.

Founded in 1966

Pasadena, California, USA

10,001+ employees

http://www.tetratech.com

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