Data Quality Specialist - Mid Level (Hybrid)

Job Description:

Summary:

Barr is seeking a data quality specialist who will undertake assignments on multidisciplinary project teams involving data quality practices from planning to reporting of various environmental and analytical data. Project responsibilities will include working with the project teams to evaluate laboratory capabilities and provide recommendations to project teams; prepare cost estimates for data collection (sampling, analysis, data evaluation and validation, management and reporting); provide analytical sampling advice to project teams; coordinate laboratory services; order sample kits; perform review and assessment of environmental data; and perform other duties as assigned by the company. Assignments will also include technical writing and preparation of sampling and analysis plans, quality assurance project plans and other quality assurance/quality control documents and data summary reports. Candidates must possess a commitment to data integrity, strong communication skills, and the ability to effectively manage multiple commitments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7 years of experience working with laboratory data and quality systems or a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or microbiology

• Knowledge of analytical methods (US EPA, Standard Methods, etc.), and data evaluation and validation procedures

• Strong math and science skills, including knowledge of environmental chemistry

• Strong technical and problem-solving skills, as well as attention to detail, accuracy and precision in performance of duties

• A flexible working style and the ability to work independently and with teams of specialists to meet client and project needs

• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

• Willingness to travel and occasionally adjust personal schedule to meet project deadlines

• Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship from Barr, now or in the future

• Possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years working at an environmental laboratory as an analyst, manager, or quality control coordinator

• Familiarity with environmental regulations

• Knowledge of statistics