Location: Remote/Sacramento, California/Knoxville, Tennessee/Orlando, Florida

Title: Environmental Scientist

Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time

Travel Required: No

Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Portage, 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 information generated by subcontract analytical laboratories to ensure that environmental chemistry data were generated in accordance with EPA, DOE and DOD guidelines, project plans, and industry standard methods.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Validate analytical chemistry data following national standards and company procedures.

• Ensure proper preparation, preservation, and laboratory operations for the assigned methods.

• Prepare comprehensive written reports and checklists with findings.

• Quickly and accurately operate databases and spreadsheets.

• Monitor workflow for incoming client requests and manage backlog and achieve 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:

• May be asked to assist project teams to select analytical methods, evaluate laboratory proposals, establish QA/QC requirements, and coordinate laboratories to ensure data meets client requirements and project data quality objectives

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of science in environmental, chemistry or similar; or 4 years' experience working in analytical laboratories.

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and standards of scientific study, field investigation, sampling, experimentation, quality assurance of chemical measurements, and documentation.

• Ability to describe technical information with clear and concise language to produce error-free written reports.

• 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 understand analytical procedures, laboratory operations and raw data reporting.

• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team.

• Basic proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.

• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.

• Demonstrates excellent cross-functional team collaboration skills.

• Consistently displays a positive/respectful attitude toward supervisors and peers.

• Shares knowledge readily and participate 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:

Laboratory experience including knowledge of analytical methods and SOPs and experience operating analytical instruments.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to work extensively using computer screens 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.