Project chemist vs environmental chemist

Differences between project chemist and environmental chemist duties and responsibilities

Project chemist example responsibilities.

• Achieve and maintain ISO 9001-2000 certification by creating and implementing policies and serving as management representative.
• Use LIMS to monitor samples world-wide and communicate with global sites in order to keep track of data for specific projects.
• Review project-specific sampling and analysis plans and subsequent translation of those requirements into the laboratory information management system (LIMS).
• Take initiative to be cross-train in chemistry methods used by the company to perform additional tests that ensure uninterrupt laboratory operation.
• Perform testing on gas chromatograph to verify PCB contamination levels.

Environmental chemist example responsibilities.

• Manage storage of hazardous waste for compliance with RCRA regulations.
• Manage and operate mobile laboratories analyzing a wide range of samples utilizing USEPA SW846 GC/MS and HPLC methods.
• Achieve expertise with hydrogenations and catalysts, low temp reactions, TLC, reactions done with UV and infrare lights.
• Achieve expertise with organic techniques like steam distillation, recrystallization, vacuum sublimation/distillation.
• Administer various laboratory safety audits with regard to OSHA rules and regulations to maintain adherence and manage necessary corrective actions.
• Conduct analysis of heavy metals in environmental soil and water samples using ICP-OES and ICP-MS
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