Senior Chemist

About The Tepa Companies

Established in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, The Tepa Companies deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing and technology services.

When you join Tepa Companies, you have the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside the best in the industry. You will have the opportunity to impact your team, the organization as a whole and subsequently, our Tribe.

We seek out top talent to provide the best services for our clients. We focus on being a responsible company for our employees and their families by creating a culture that reflects our core values and offering competitive pay and benefits packages. Tepa Companies is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workforce.

LOCATION - Hybrid: Sacramento, CA, Kansas City, MO, or Denver, CO

We understand that life happens and strive to make it easier for employees to juggle work, family and life demands so they can define what fulfillment means to them. As part of our investment in our employees, this role is eligible to participate in Tepa’s Hybrid Work Program, which allows remote work up to 2 days per week (i.e., work remotely up to 2 days per week; work in-office at least 3 days per week).

About The Job

The Tepa Companies is seeking a Senior Program Chemist to provide subject matter expertise to multi-year environmental remediation projects for various federal agencies. Chemistry expertise will be applied to the investigation/characterization, remedial design, remedy implementation/construction, operations and maintenance and/or long-term monitoring phases of the CERCLA, RCRA Corrective Action and/or state regulatory program processes.

Job responsibilities include:

• Leads management of chemistry, laboratory analysis, and data validation for environmental samples.
• Collaborates with program managers, project managers, scientists, engineers, geologists, and teaming partners during planning and execution of field activities that include collection of multi-media environmental samples.
• Supports project teams in the development of Uniform Federal Policy for Quality Assurance Project Plans (UFP-QAPP), Data Quality Objectives (DQOs), and sampling and analytical methods specific to requirements of sites. Projects include sites contaminated by hydrocarbons, chlorinated solvents, metals, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), munitions constituents, and radiological contaminants.
• Supports proposal efforts including bid sheet preparation for lab bidders, comparison of bidders, selection of laboratory for proposals.
• Oversees laboratory and data validation subcontractors, including coordination and communications, development of plans, preparation of subcontract agreements, specification of laboratory assurance quality/quality control (QA/QC) requirements, and review, verification, and validation of laboratory results.
• Prepares, reviews, and helps to maintain corporate Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) related to field sampling and laboratory analytical processes.
• Supports preparation of environmental reports, including descriptions of field sampling and chemical analyses relevant to specific project activities.
• Conducts troubleshooting and development of corrective actions in response to deviations from laboratory QA/QC and QAPP requirements.
• Oversees entry of laboratory data in client databases including ERPIMS and FUDSChem, coordinating and troubleshooting with labs, database support contractors and client representatives.
• Works directly with client counterparts in establishing field sampling and analytical processes.
• Develop and support specialized sampling and analytical methods to address sites impacted by PFAS.
• Works closely with program managers to supports business development initiatives, including leading or supporting proposal efforts.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry from accredited institution.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience as chemist
• Thorough understanding of organic and inorganic chemistry and analytical procedures.
• Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal clients.
• Experience with CERCLA, RCRA Corrective Action and equivalent state programs
• Experience with PFAS analysis and data validation processes and procedures in accordance with the most recent version of the Quality Systems Manual (QSM).
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management and organization skills, including the ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize and keep organized to ensure timely and accurate work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team setting and individually.
• Strong self-motivation and initiative.