Geochemist

Find your path and enjoy the journey with Haley & Aldrich
. With us, you’ll tackle clients’ most meaningful challenges in the built and natural environments – and, in turn, build stronger communities. You’ll work with teams of passionate colleagues, driven by a commitment to technical excellence and continuous learning.

As a company, we aim to build a world where communities go beyond resilience, embracing change as an opportunity to enhance safety, well-being, and quality of life. Join us to accelerate this vision and your professional development.

We are looking to add new talent to our growing team! We are currently seeking a Staff Geochemist 2 to work in a technical support role with highly skilled professionals on diverse project teams in a dynamic environment, and who wants to be an integral part of an emerging geochemical practice at Haley & Aldrich. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing group and company and get involved in a variety of projects for a diverse range of clients.

This is a full-time position located in either our Charlotte, NC, Cary, NC or Greenville, SC offices.

In this position, you will:

• Provide geochemical support to large multidisciplinary project teams throughout the US, focusing on the characterization and assessment of inorganic constituents in the environment.
• Responsibilities will include collection of environmental samples, field investigations at mining and remediation sites, and substantial data reduction and modeling using tools such as PHREEQC and Geochemist’s Workbench.
• You may support field efforts about 30-40% of the time, including documentation of cores in-situ, mineralogic characterization, redox investigations, tracer studies, and drilling/well installation oversight.
• You’ll collaborate with H&A staff and project teams, summarize technical findings, manage and analyze environmental data, contribute to conceptual site models, and assist in the planning and execution of geochemical field programs.
• Additional duties involve producing technical reports, memoranda, specifications, proposals, and supporting client objectives across a variety of environmental and mining projects.
• All work must be performed in accordance with company and client health and safety protocols, as well as H&A’s Guiding Principles and Code of Behavior.

Minimum Skills and Requirements:

• Minimum B.S. degree in Inorganic Geochemistry (Environmental Chemistry and other Geoscience degrees considered).
• Have a conceptual understanding of fate and transport mechanism for inorganic constituents in the environment.
• Base knowledge of mineralogy and concepts of rock-forming minerals.
• Foundational chemistry background.
• Python or other computer coding experience.
• Ability to convey observations and produce accurate, concise field notes, logs, data sheets, and reports, including for construction projects.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and executing subsurface investigation and laboratory testing programs.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, plus ability to travel for temporary work assignments.
• Excellent organizational, written, verbal communication, and problem-solving skills; attention to detail.
• Compile, reduce, analyze, visualize, manage, and report geochemical data, using data management software and other tools.
• Positive attitude, self-motivation, strong work ethic, flexibility, and willingness to work with project teams in multiple geographies.
• Work and schedule resources collaboratively with project teams.
• Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of geochemical field investigation programs, including subsurface explorations and laboratory testing.
• Strong computer literacy skills, including proficiency with MS Office software.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs. unassisted.
• Desire to learn and grow professionally, demonstrating ownership and resourcefulness.

• MS degree in Geochemistry, Environmental Chemistry, or related field.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training and MSHA training.
• Interest or familiarity with geology, mineralogy, environmental remediation, and construction.
• Experience at mining or legacy mining sites.
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