Environmental Chemist

Job Overview

APTIM is currently seeking a mid‑level Environmental Chemist/Analyst to join the project support chemical staff. The first assignment will be as the technical lead performing the field analysis for an insitu treatment project located in the Binghamton, NY area. The project is treating volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the site soil and groundwater and requires continuous, real‑time, quantitative monitoring of target VOCs within the building interior on a 24/7 basis.

APTIM is deploying two Selective‑Ion Flow‑tube mass spectrometer (SIFT‑MS™) units to cover the requirements. The SIFT‑MS™ units are manufactured and will be installed by Syft Technologies, Ltd. (Syft). Each SIFT‑MS™ will have multiple sample lines to provide VOC monitoring at several required points within the building. The individual hired for this position, after being provided training by Syft during the system installation process, will be expected to independently operate, check and/or calibrate the units and to using the software tools provided create deliverables including calibration/QC summaries and time‑based reports of VOC concentrations detected.

Typical tasks at the project will include daily quality control and calibration checks of the SIFT‑MS™ units, recalibration as needed, real‑time review of instrument output during normal working hours, compilation of defined time‑periods of data into monitoring reports and reporting of results to project personnel. They will also be supervising a technician who will be assisting in the SIFT‑MS™ operations and performing other periodic air monitoring tasks such as SUMMA canister sampling, and general walk‑through air monitoring.

Periodic check‑in via remote links of the system operation may be required after normal working hours.

At the conclusion of the project APTIM will seek to assimilate the successful candidate into its project analytical support team performing a variety of project support tasks including sample planning, field sampling and field analysis, data review and validation, analytical reporting for project needs and scoping for and document preparation for proposals and projects. Strong interpersonal skills are a must, including the ability to communicate clearly and confidently, both written and verbally, to all project team members.

This will be a full‑time position based for 7‑9 months at the aforementioned project site and thereafter as a work from home or hybrid office model employee at the nearest in APTIM office.

• Participate in assisting with the installation of the SIFT‑MS™ units and the numerous sample lines planned. During this time the manufacturer (Syft Technologies) will provide training on system operation and set‑up including setting up the instrument libraries and first calibrations.
• Operate the SIFT‑MS™ units per the project‑specific SOPs including completion of daily QC and calibration checks, recalibration as required, and compilation/reporting of data.
• Maintain the sample lines and trouble‑shoot the SIFT‑MS™ systems as necessary to maintain operation.
• Maintain and reorder calibration and QC check materials and standards as required.
• Manage all aspects of the onsite air monitoring program including supervision of at least one technician assisting in SIFT‑MS™ operation and additional air sampling on a periodic basis.
• Collect environmental samples in the field from various media including groundwater, surface water, soil, and vapor.
• Be able to perform field work at out of town or out of state locations for extended periods of time lasting up to several weeks or months.
• Calibrate, maintain, and utilize various field monitoring and measuring instruments.
• Apply basic technical skills and knowledge to complete assigned tasks; expected to manage own time to meet established deadlines.
• Analyze and prepare raw data into workable form for engineering/scientific project reports, plans, specifications, permits, cost‑estimates, and other project documents.
• Communication of technical concepts, evaluation results, plans, reports, etc. during work team meetings; ensures conformance to applicable technical standards…