What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry-Level Chemist position at AECOM?
Company Description
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – over 50,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
Job Description
AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Chemist to be based in our Omaha, NE office. This position will support our Remediation team within our Environment business line.
This position is expected to begin April/May 2023.
Job Overview:
The Entry-Level Chemist will serve as a team member in the office and the field, working with and in support of project managers and project assistants.
Our teams work on complex remediation projects, pulling the right resources from across the company to support project needs. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to work on diverse projects that will challenge you technically while giving you the opportunity to work with senior individuals with a variety of experiences. Together, these opportunities will aid in your growth in this industry.
The responsibilities of this position may include, but are not limited to:
Utilize scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope
Collect and enter data, and apply technical principles and theories
Interpret and record data, conduct analyses, compare findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance
Work with minimal supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member
Perform data review and validation for multi-media data
Ensure project-specific data requirements are met
Support field efforts by preparing sampling plans and field documentation
Manage data flow from the laboratory to final reporting
Research environmental laboratory practices and methodologies
Prepare proposals, procures, and oversee laboratory services and invoice approvals
Conduct field and laboratory technical system audits
Prepare technical reports and papers
Coordinate with end user to define data quality requirements and to help assure that data are usable and meet end-use objectives
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or related scientific field
Due to the nature of work, U.S. Citizenship is required
Valid U.S. Driver's License
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience writing CERCLA Sampling and Analysis Plans for DoD clients
Knowledge of chemistry principles
Working knowledge of instrumentation used for environmental analysis (i.e. GC/MS, ICP, GC- ECD, IC, etc.)
Proficient in standard office computer applications and software, to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access
Position requires analytical and interpersonal skills, and solid planning and organizational skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Understanding of the Department of Defense (DoD) Quality Systems Manual and the ability to interpret analytical data packages for compliance with analytical protocols and quality assurance project plans is desired
Ability to obtain 40-hour HAZWOPER training
Ability to travel 10-25% and work outdoors as needed
Required to intermittently drive company or rental vehicles for work
Master’s degree in Chemistry or other related field
Prior experience in laboratory or environmental chemistry
Additional Information
Relocation is not available for this position.
Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Travel is required for this position.
Candidates may be asked to submit to a Motor Vehicle Record screening, drug test, and/or medical surveillance screening upon hire.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Join us and let’s get started.
ReqID: J10073272
Business Line: Environment
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: West
Career Area: Science
Work Location Model: On-Site
