Chemist

Job Description

Forge Forward is looking for a Chemist to support a client in Norfolk, VA. This position will be hybrid.

Requires a minimum 5 years’ experience in an environmental field that may include conducting analytical chemistry tests using a variety of industry standard instruments and samples and analyzing results for compliance with established guidelines. Knowledge of ISO 17025:2017 requirements and quality system practices is desired. Three years’ experience researching standards and analyzing data to assess quality practices plus 3 years technical writing experience and proficient use of PC based applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and SharePoint) are required.

Will support Department of Defense (DoD) environmental and shipyard-based programs with the Navy’s Laboratory Quality and Accreditation Office. Must have analytical laboratory experience as well as ability to apply laboratory methodology, policies and procedures to determine data quality. Experience reviewing complex analytical data using basic knowledge of chemistry and laboratory instrumentation required. Must have the ability to review standard policies, procedures, and test methods to draw conclusions on laboratory compliance to governing standards. Provide meeting and webinar support for government workshops and subgroups.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or related field.
• Trained ISO 17025 assessor.
• US citizen with active Secret clearance. (You must be a US citizen to obtain a clearance.)
• Ability to possibly travel up to 20% of the time.
  
  

Functional Skills and Responsibilities:

• Professional knowledge of chemistry principles, theories, and practices.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality and SOP management.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with the statistical analysis of data.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a demanding work environment.
• Commitment to learning new skills and applying them directly to current work.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to work independently and actively contribute and collaborate with project teams.
  
  

Desired Skills:

• Project management experience.
  
  

Forge Forward, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Company Description

Forge Forward is a trusted advisor in Management Consulting. Our name is new, but customers and partners know us from nearly 20 years of work and successful outcomes with Pivotal Insight and GDI. Forge Forward supports organizations throughout the business life cycle. Forge Forward teams leverage and optimize data and engineering to make informed and secure decisions for models, projects and budget cycles. Sustainability and Resiliency in Operations (ResOpsTM) factors long-term thinking and methodologies while addressing and solving today’s time-sensitive problems. Seasoned PMs mitigate risk and provide clients acquisition support to manage significant programs and tasks of national significance and scope.

Forge Forward is a trusted advisor in Management Consulting. Our name is new, but customers and partners know us from nearly 20 years of work and successful outcomes with Pivotal Insight and GDI. Forge Forward supports organizations throughout the business life cycle. Forge Forward teams leverage and optimize data and engineering to make informed and secure decisions for models, projects and budget cycles. Sustainability and Resiliency in Operations (ResOpsTM) factors long-term thinking and methodologies while addressing and solving today’s time-sensitive problems. Seasoned PMs mitigate risk and provide clients acquisition support to manage significant programs and tasks of national significance and scope.