Location: Remote/Knoxville, Tennessee/Orlando, FloridaTitle: Environmental ScientistSchedule (FT/PT): Regular Full TimeTravel Required: NoClearance: Ability to ObtainPortage, Inc., is a technically diverse company providing consulting and project execution services to clients on their environmental, engineering, and infrastructure projects. Since its establishment in Idaho Falls in 1992, Portage has completed over $1.2 billion of projects focused primarily on investigations, remedial/response actions, and removal of radiological, hazardous, and toxic waste for federal, state, tribal, and local governments and private industry clients. Portage is ISO9001 certified and has an active NQA-1 compliant Quality Assurance Program. Portage is based in Idaho Falls, Idaho, with satellite offices throughout the country. On January 20, 2017, Portage, Inc., was acquired by North Wind Group.POSITION PURPOSE: The purpose of this position is to review output from subcontract analytical laboratories to ensure that environmental chemistry data are of known quality and were generated in accordance with EPA, DOE and DOD guidelines, quality assurance project plans, and industry standard methods.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Validate analytical chemistry data following national standards and company procedures.
Prepare comprehensive written reports with findings.
Ensure proper preparation, preservation, and laboratory operations for the assigned methods.
Quickly and accurately operate the North Wind data management systems.
Monitor workflow for incoming client requests and manage backlog and due dates.
Manage time spent and other performance metrics as requested by supervisor.
Communicate in timely and effective manner with peers and supervisors.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Review other's data validation reports to ensure accurate and error-free work products.
Provide on-the-job training in their technical specialty to other staff.
Communicate with analytical laboratories and clients as appropriate.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education and Experience:
Bachelor of science in environmental, chemistry or similar; or 4 years' experience working in analytical laboratories.
Additional 5 years' experience with analytical chemistry and/or environmental data validation.
Skills and Abilities:
Ability to follow technical guidance and perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines concurrently, including prompt communication of potential delays.
Ability to describe technical information with clear and concise language to produce error-free written reports.
Ability to understand analytical procedures, laboratory operations and raw data reporting.
Ability to develop/maintain proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, Monday, and EQuIS.
Demonstrates excellent cross-functional team collaboration skills.
Consistently displays a positive and respectful attitude externally with clients and internally with co-workers.
Shares knowledge readily and participates in team communication and activities.
Works in a highly organized manner and with strong attention to detail.
Demonstrates integrity and a commitment to quality.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with analytical chemistry laboratory operations for environmental samples.
Experience reviewing analytical reports to evaluate quality and usability.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Ability to work extensively using a computer screen and keyboard.WORKING ENVIRONMENT:Indoor office environment.North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline +1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation (https://northwindgrp.com/careers/request-for-reasonable-accommodation-confidential/) form to get assistance.North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.
