Floyd|Snider
Project Chemist
Floyd|Snider is looking to add a Project Chemist with data validation experience to our collaborative team. We're looking for someone who exemplifies our commitment to technical excellence, environmental responsibility, and customer service.
The primary role is to support project teams with key field and office activities such as development and strategic review of Quality Assurance Project Plans, data validation and the reviewing of data validation reports, and participation in our data services team to improve in-house data analysis strategies. You'll become a central resource for project-related chemistry questions, providing high quality data analyses and interpretation to inform project decision making. Ideally, you'll be able to participate in field events to collect environmental samples and to coordinate with laboratories throughout field event planning and implementation. 
Here's our list of must-haves: Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, geochemistry, chemical engineering, or related field 3 - 7 years of relevant experience in environmental consulting or environmental laboratory settings Experience performing laboratory data analysis and data validation Able to acquire and maintain any certifications or licenses required for completion of job tasks (e.g.: HAZWOPER, CPR, TWIC, CESCL) Able to lift 30 lbs, push or pull 50 lbs, and use fine motor skills Able to perform significant walking, standing, and bending during field work Valid driver's license Pay and Benefits This is a full-time, permanent position. Chemists with 3 - 5 years of experience earn $80K - $90K annually and will have the title of Staff Environmental Chemist. Chemists with 6 - 7 years of experience will earn $90K - $97.5K annually and will have the title of Project Environmental Chemist. We offer quarterly merit-based bonus opportunities, equity and ownership options, 401K, medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, and life insurance. We also offer 11 paid holidays and 20 days of paid time off per year. 
Floyd|Snider provides employees with a flexible work schedule that includes core hours 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday. Most staff are expected to work onsite 2 – 3 days per week, depending on their distance from our office. Project work may require you to work more than your standard billable work week, but Floyd|Snider provides extra time off to recognize this effort. Regional travel is a small part of this role. You won't typically go more than 3 hours away, and we'll cover your expenses. 
The Details As a key member of project teams, your duties would include: Coordinating with laboratories Providing internal review of Quality Assurance Project Plans Participating in the planning and execution of field work Supporting the data services team and providing input to database managers Performing data validation or quality control checks on data validation Developing data tables for deliverables Beyond your relevant expertise, we're looking for someone with the following skills: Collaborative – You enjoy being on a team and understand that inter-reliance and dependability makes for faster problem solving and better client service. Detail-oriented – You understand the data-driven nature of environmental decision-making and are dedicated to maintaining high-quality standards. A growth mindset – You enjoy learning new skills and developing new solutions to help project teams and to improve data analysis and presentation. Anything on this list would be an asset, but is not required: Familiarity with Model Toxins Control Act (MTCA) cleanup levels for surface water, groundwater, soil, and sediment criteria Familiarity with Washington State's Environmental Information Management System (EIM) database, including data submission requirements Familiarity with both organic and inorganic analytical methods for soils, sediments, and groundwater Experience with environmental research or study design to identify pollutant sources and areas where contamination is likely to be present Familiarity with relational database design systems, such as MS-Access and SQL server 1 – 5 years' GIS experience and proficiency with ArcMap 10.0 or later release Cartographic or graphic design skills, including the creative and effective use of color, symbology, and annotation Experience using AutoCAD Working With Us We're an employee-owned environmental consulting firm offering strategy, science, and engineering solutions in the private and public sectors. Independently owned and operated since 1996, Floyd|Snider has consistently been recognized as one of the premier firms in the Northwest and a top place to work. We love it here because we don't do cookie-cutter work; we work collaboratively on complex, fascinating projects. 
We strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the community we work in and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with disabilities. In furtherance of our culture, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristics protected by law. 

Compensation details: 80000-97500 Yearly Salary
Seattle, WA