Staff Chemist

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout North America and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands-on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.

Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon-neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.

Job Summary

Langan is seeking an Environmental Chemist to join its collaborative team in Panama. This individual will serve a key function in conducting engineering research and analysis, as well as complex analyses of broader engineering and environmental projects. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team of top-notch professionals in a variety of geographic areas and regulatory programs, and to collaborate and learn from our multi-disciplinary team of site/civil, geotechnical, survey, and landscape architect professionals on landmark land development projects. We support lifelong learning, career progression, and engagement in outside professional organizations.

Job Responsibilities

• Review and validation of environmental laboratory data;
• Write data validation reports and prepare tables with results for project teams;
• Provide technical support to field sampling teams and act as a liaison between the project team, analytical laboratory, and data management team;
• Occasionally travel with the project team to sites to collect environmental samples; and
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry;
• Experience in performing environmental sample extraction and analysis;
• Experience in validation of laboratory data produced under USEPA CERCLA and RCRA programs (SW-846 methodology, EPA 200, 500, and 600 series methods, CLP Inorganic/Organic SOW) a plus;
• Prior internship or professional experience within an environmental consulting firm or environmental lab a plus;
• Knowledge of state regulations, a plus;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities;
• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment; and
• Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing.

Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our comprehensive compensation package includes: full-time employment private medical insurance and dental coverage; life insurance; paid time off including parental leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement.