Chemist

Sixty years and nearly 400 staff members in eight regional offices have made FTCH one of the premiere professional consulting firms in the U.S. Architecture, engineering, environmental sciences, and construction management are the cornerstones of FTCH’s services and integrated project approach. With the technical capabilities and understanding to take even the largest projects from initial concept to completion, we are a hands-on, design-oriented practice at heart. Our team of experts takes prid

FTCH is actively seeking a candidate to join our Environmental Services team. This is a non-laboratory position. The ideal candidate is one who thrives in a dynamic, team-oriented environment, is self-guided and highly motivated, and demonstrates a strong sense of initiative and flexibility.

* As part of a project team, assisting in development of data quality objectives and preparation of Quality Assurance Project Plans. * Defining project analytical requirements to ensure project data quality objectives are met. * Coordination of project analytical needs with subcontract laboratories. * Oversight of the laboratory supply order process and field notebook preparation, whether completed personally or delegated to appropriate personnel and ensures that orders are completed accurately and prepared in a timely manner. * Review of field and laboratory analytical data for compliance with method and project QC requirements (including data validation). * Project data management. * Development of field sampling and field analytical protocols.

Minimum Physical Requirements * Lifting reports, laptop computer, sample coolers (approximately 20-30 lbs) may be necessary. * Body positions: standing (10% of time), walking (10% of time), and sitting (80% of time). * Environmental conditions: Indoor office environment. * Exposure to environmental samples and some laboratory reagents. Desired Education: * Bachelor of Science Desired Major: * Chemistry Experience * Minimum of 3-4 years experience in environmental testing/client services or environmental consulting. * Strong interpersonal skills. * Strong verbal and written communication skills. * Able to work independently, multi-task and be flexible with changing priorities. * Knowledge of environmental sampling protocols. * Knowledge of environmental laboratory operations and services, USEPA methodology and regulations, Michigan regulatory requirements. * Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.