New

Chemist I

Weston Solutions
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Lincolnshire
Aug 14, 2025
Description At Weston Solutions, Inc. you will do meaningful work and make valuable contributions. Employee ownership at Weston is a path to professional growth and access to diverse opportunities in a highly connected community that works together across key service areas to make a difference in the environment. Weston has continued to evolve and adapt to our changing world as a premier provider of environmental and infrastructure services for over sixty years. In both the public and private sectors our teams help identify, solve, mitigate, and manage critical environmental issues to help clients achieve a more sustainable future. Weston Solutions is seeking a motivated entry-level Chemist (0-2 years of experience) with a degree in Chemistry or a related field to join our environmental sciences team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in environmental analytical chemistry, data review, and quality assurance while supporting Department of Defense (DoD), EPA CERCLA, and State-level projects. You will work under the guidance of experienced chemists to learn industry standards, analytical methods, and quality control procedures while contributing to impactful environmental projects. Location : Lincolnshire, IL Expected Outcome: Laboratory & Analytical Support Assist in reviewing environmental laboratory data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements. Learn to apply EPA and non-EPA environmental analytical chemistry methods and QC procedures. Support preparation of Data Validation Reports (DVRs) and Data Usability Assessment Reports under supervision. Gain exposure to PFAS analysis, incremental sampling methodology, and EPA Contract Laboratory methods. Project Support Contribute to the preparation of Quality Assurance Sampling Plans (QASPs) and Uniform Federal Policy for Quality Assurance Project Plans (UFP-QAPPs) with senior staff guidance. Assist with coordinating laboratory services to meet project timelines and specifications. Support field teams by providing sampling and preservation requirements and reviewing QC sample results. Quality Assurance & Data Management Learn and apply data validation protocols for multiple analytes and sample media. Assist in entering, organizing, and managing data in various formats, including EDDs (e.g., SEDD, ERPIMS, EnviroData). Gain familiarity with Automated Data Review (ADR) programs (e.g., ADR.NET) and electronic QAPP systems (eQAPPs). Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: B.S. in Chemistry or related scientific field from an accredited program. 0-2 years of related laboratory, environmental, or data management experience (internships and coursework will be considered). Exposure to environmental sampling, laboratory analysis, or data validation preferred. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Desire to learn government and state quality assurance procedures and protocols. Preferred Skills (Training Provided): Knowledge of DoD, EPA, and state data quality procedures. Familiarity with PFAS analysis or environmental analytical chemistry. Understanding of remedial process chemistry and chemical fate and transport. Experience with ADR software and/or environmental database formats. We fully invest in our people: Weston provides a generous,comprehensive benefits package program that offers employees high value options with solid financial protection, meeting the personal needs of its people and their families. Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with base and matching employer stock contributions. Paid time off includes personal, holiday and parental. Life and disability plans. Critical illness and accident plans. Work/Life flexibility. Professional development opportunities. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Salary Range: $44,485-$58,323-$72,058