Environmental Chemist / Data Scientist

Geosyntec Consultants is hiring a Senior Staff Environmental Chemist/Data Scientist in Washington. The role involves managing and analyzing environmental data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and supporting various environmental projects. Responsibilities include database management, data visualization, and collaboration with clients and colleagues. This position requires expertise in environmental chemistry and data science, and it is based in one of several Pacific Northwest offices, not remote.
Environmental Chemist / Data Scientist

Primary Location

US-WA-Seattle

ID

2025-3200

Category

Data Scientist

Position Type

Regular Full-Time

Remote

No

Additional Location

US-WA-Bellingham

Additional Location

US-WA-Bainbridge Island

Additional Location

US-WA-Wenatchee

Additional Location

US-WA-Yakima

Additional Location

US-WA-Olympia

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec is seeking is seeking a detail-oriented, experienced, Senior Staff Environmental Chemist / Data Scientist in our one of our Pacific Northwest Branch offices (Seattle, WA; Bellingham, WA; Bainbridge Island, WA; Wenatchee, WA; Yakima, WA; and Olympia, WA). The selected candidate will provide general and project-specific support for environmental chemistry- and chemistry-management-related tasks across our full range of disciplines and services (including environmental site assessment, remediation, water quality assessment, stormwater management, infrastructure/geotechnical engineering, and mapping/geospatial analysis).

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private- and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, and technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Database management and reporting of analytical data
• Compiling, verifying, analyzing, and reporting large and diverse datasets
• Assist with data acquisition, editing, cleaning, feature digitization, analysis/data documentation, and import/export/ETL processes for clients and project teams.
• Analytical data quality validation in accordance with EPA and WA Dept of Ecology guidelines
• Assistance with data screening for regulatory compliance
• Advanced data querying
• Data visualization and map/graphics production support
• Collaboration with coworkers in the development of procedures and programs to streamline data collection, management, and delivery.
• Developing comprehensive workflows and metadata to automate compilation of data from multiple sources and serve data to maps, reports, and other tools.
• Interacting with internal and external clients to support database management and data visualization for environmental engineering, water resources, and geoscience projects.
• Coordination of field sampling efforts with laboratories, project managers, and field staff
• Assistance with development of Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs), Sampling and Analysis Plans (SAPs), and other work plans
• Participation in client-needs analysis and developing current knowledge of data technology and software
• Use any additional technical skills (open-source GIS, scripting/coding, data science/statistics, database management, IT, graphic design, writing) to solve problems, improve workflows, and advise internal and external clients.
• No fieldwork is anticipated for this position.

Education and Licensure
• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or environmental sciences (required)
• Advanced degree in chemistry or environmental sciences (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications
• At least 2 years of professional services or consulting experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Functional working knowledge of environmental/analytical chemistry.
• Familiarity or experience with computer programming (Python, SQL, .NET, R, VBA, XLS, HTML), particularly for shared collaborative codebases and process automation.
• Strong, demonstrable data skills (experience with relational database management is a huge plus).
• Demonstrable, high-level proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Highly organized and self-motivated, with an unflinching commitment to data integrity and attention to detail.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience collaborating with analytical laboratories. (LIMS systems specifically preferred)
• Experience with data validation and formal quality control procedures. (preferred)
• Familiarity with environmental regulatory standards and data submittal systems and protocols (EIM, WQX, etc.) (preferred)
• Experience with environmental, geologic, and geotechnical field data collection, sampling, and/or data management
• Data visualization/BI/reporting services experience (Tableau, PowerBI, SSRS, Plotly, D3, etc.) (preferred)
• Familiarity with the application of statistical methods in environmental data (Trends, Normality, Outliers, etc.)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required if engaging in field work)
• Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel (required)

This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec's total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.
• Minimum Salary: $65,995/year / Maximum Salary: $99,700 /year (Seattle / Bainbridge Island, WA)
• Minimum Salary: $62,995/year / Maximum Salary: $95,170 /year (Bellingham / Olympia, WA)
• Minimum Salary: $59,995/year / Maximum Salary: $90,640 /year (Wenatchee / Yakima, WA)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all eligible employees including, 9 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, a minimum of 8 sick days, and a minimum of 11 vacation days per year, in line with state or federal requirements. Employees (and their families) are offered medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), a variety of leaves of absences and other benefits to eligible employees.

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