Also called: Data Validation Chemist, Analytical Data Reviewer
Checks lab results for polluted soil and water line by line to make sure the tests were done right before cleanup decisions are made.
A lab sends 500 pages of results for groundwater samples from a Superfund site. You check that each test was run on time, the instruments were calibrated and quality checks passed. When something looks off, you flag the number so engineers don't trust bad data.
Estimated from environmental consulting postings.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in chemistry or environmental science, often after lab work.
Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biochemistry.
Growing about average. Steady demand from cleanup projects and government contracts.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. Software already runs many checks automatically, so fewer reviewers may be needed for routine work.
Classes: AP Chemistry, Statistics, English.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-2031.
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