Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose. At Verdantas, we are pioneers in delivering a comprehensive suite of environmental consulting, sustainable engineering, cutting-edge modeling, and digital technology services. Specializing in thriving markets with strong growth trends, we play a pivotal role in shaping sustainable project outcomes across diverse sectors such as power, renewable energy, water resources, government land use, and transportation infrastructure. Our dynamic team, comprised of environmental scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, collaborate closely with clients, harnessing state-of-the-art technology to provide highly accurate datasets and models that tackle intricate environmental and infrastructure challenges. We pride ourselves on going beyond conventional problem-solving; we function as strategic partners, actively assisting clients in realizing their infrastructure and sustainability goals. Verdantas stands at the forefront with a robust team of 1,900+ professionals, including top-tier scientists, engineers, and technical experts strategically positioned throughout the U.S. Our commitment to excellence is grounded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. As a reliable partner, Verdantas offers integrated solutions and forward-thinking strategies in environmental consulting, engineering, and digital technology services. Join us on this journey where your skills and passion align with our mission to create a sustainable future through groundbreaking solutions. At Verdantas, your career transcends traditional boundaries, and your impact extends far beyond the workplace. Discover a workplace where your talents thrive, and your contributions make a lasting difference. **Job Description:** Verdantas is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Scientist to assist with the desktop review of environmental chemistry data and the preparation of data validation reports. This position is based in Tampa, FL, and is considered M-F, 8-5. Responsibilities: + Review of soil, water, and air data generated by commercial laboratories to ensure FDEP, EPA, and/or Department of Defense reporting requirements are met + Review and interpretation of field and laboratory QC results, including blank results, laboratory control samples, laboratory instrument calibrations, and instrument chromatograms + Collaboration with field teams, laboratory analysts, and clients to resolve data quality issues + Management of environmental data and laboratory results via Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access; apply validation qualifier flags to results as needed + Recalculation of laboratory results as needed using raw instrument data and unit conversions + Writing and preparation of data validation reports and data usability summary reports + Assistance with other environmental assessment and remediation projects as needed Qualifications: + 0-4 years’ work experience + Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related discipline + Laboratory experience (classroom or previous employment) required; experience in a NELAC-certified environmental laboratory preferred; experience with gas chromatography and mass spectrometry preferred + Strong skills in Microsoft Excel (including filtering/sorting data, pivot tables, lookup functions, and conditional formatting) + Familiarity with EPA analytical methods and environmental sampling; previous experience in environmental consulting (soil, water, air sampling) preferred + Strong technical writing skills + Experience with database management, Microsoft Access and programming skills is a plus **Salary Range** 50,000 - 55,000 **Benefits:** + Flexible Work Environment + Paid Parental Leave + Medical + Dental + Vision + Life and AD&D Insurance + Short-Term and Long-Term Disability + 401(k) with Company Match + Paid Time Off + Holidays _Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce._ **Verdantas is an EOE** **race/color/religion/sex/sexual** **orientation/gender identity/national** **origin/disability/vet** Ready to take the next exciting step in your career journey? Dive into our current job openings and discover the perfect opportunity waiting just for you. Explore our diverse range of roles across various departments and embark on a path towards growth, innovation, and success. 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