Senior Environmental Chemist
Are you an analytical chemist who thrives in fast-paced, high-impact work? This is your chance to put your GC/MS expertise to work supporting environmental emergency response and Superfund projects that make a real difference, all as part of an employee-owned firm where your contributions build something you have a stake in.
I'm partnering with a well-established environmental and infrastructure services firm looking for a Senior Environmental Chemist to join their team in Middlesex County, NJ. You'll serve as a technical expert delivering high-quality, defensible analytical data across air, soil, water, and oil matrices in both fixed and mobile laboratory settings.
What you'll do:
- Run GC/MS analyses using EPA methods (8260, 8270, TO-15, 8082A) within tight turnaround times
- Prepare samples using extraction techniques like liquid-liquid, Soxhlet/Soxtherm, and solid-phase
- Interpret mass spectral data and produce clear, technically sound reports
- Develop, optimize, and validate methods on GC systems (FID, PID, MS)
- Maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation to keep data integrity high
What you'll bring:
- BS in Chemistry (or closely related field) with 30+ credit hours in chemistry
- 10+ years of analytical chemistry experience, including 5+ years hands-on with instrumentation
- Strong grounding in organic chemistry, chromatography, and mass spectrometry
- Experience with SW-846 methods and LIMS
Bonus points for:
- TO air methods and vapor intrusion sampling (Summa canisters, Tedlar bags)
- 40-hour HAZWOPER and ICS certifications
- A willingness to travel for mobile lab deployments
Why it's worth a look: A collaborative culture and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision, 401K with employer contributions, generous PTO, and real professional growth.
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