Chemist

HGL is seeking a

Location:

Reston, VA

HGL is seeking a Chemist I to work in our Reston, VA headquarters. The successful candidate will provide chemistry support, with a strong emphasis on environmental analytical chemistry. The Chemist I will be expected to have a hands on role in the day-to-day management of project tasks associated with sampling and analysis including preparation of UFP-QAPPs, coordination with field personnel preparing for and conducting multi-media sampling events, coordination with analytical laboratories to monitor sample shipments, track analytical data, review data to ensure conformance with quality standards, and serve as a backup contact for our internal project team for issues related to chemistry and data management.

The person hired for this role will be responsible for:

• Supporting preparation of UFP-QAPPs, data validation narratives, and data usability reports.
• Coordinating environmental laboratory services and field sampling events with HGL’s Project Teams, Project Chemists, and Project Data Managers.
• Managing and reporting environmental analytical data in coordination with HGL’s Project Teams, Project Chemists, and Project Data Managers.
• Reviewing and evaluating laboratory and field data for completeness and correctness.
• Reviewing, correcting, and uploading electronic data deliverables.
• Working with a team of data managers and other scientific/engineering professionals to implement corrective actions.
• Reviewing data for conformance with quality assurance requirements and supporting ongoing quality control activities.
• Working effectively as a team member in the development of requirements for new environmental data reporting tools and processes.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

The ideal candidate will need the following as a foundation for success in this role:

• Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry, environmental chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• Proficient working with Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Strong organizational and time management skills, attention to detail, verbal, and written communication skills with ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and ability to work under deadline pressure.
• Capability to assist with bottle orders and lab sample receipt tracking.
• Ability to work under the direction of different project managers, task managers, data managers, chemists, and other members of project teams.
• Ability to complete a background check to obtain credentials to access Government data systems.

• Have a working knowledge of analytical instruments for the analysis of environmental sample analysis (e.g., GC/MS, ICP, GC-ECD, IC, etc.).
• Prefer familiarity with USEPA analytical methods for the preparation and analysis of samples from various media and under different environmental regulatory programs (e.g., RCRA, CERCLA, DoD, DOE, USEPA, state waste disposal requirements).
• Prefer familiarity with USEPA and DoD quality programs and data validation requirements.
• Database management skills.
• Experience with laboratory analytical databases, LIMS, and/or data validation is a plus.
• Experience using a commercial-off-the-shelf environmental data management system such as Locus EIM, Earth Soft’s EQuIS, or Enviro Data is a plus.
• Experience with SQL/VBA, Locus EIM, EQuIS, and GIS programs is a plus.
• Experience using generative AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or similar) to improve technical writing, data analysis, research, visualization, or project delivery…