Environmental Chemist Laboratory Technician (Corvallis, OR)

ICF•Oregon Client Office (OR88), OR

6d•$45,785 - $77,835•Onsite

About The Position

ICF is seeking an Environmental Chemist Laboratory Technician to support the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Region 9 Laboratory in Corvallis, Oregon, under the Environmental Services Assistance Team (ESAT) contract. This role will provide analytical, quality assurance (QA), and technical support to USEPA programs such as Drinking Water, Clean Water Act (CWA), Clean Air Act (CAA), and Superfund (CERCLA). The technician will perform analyses on soil, water, air, waste, and tissue samples for chemical contaminants using USEPA-approved methods to support EPA’s mission. The primary focus will be on inorganic chemistry methods, with potential for cross-training in organic analyses. All activities must comply with EPA methods and the NELAC standard (2016).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
Ability to think critically.
Physically capable of lifting 40 lbs.
Physically capable of using ladders.
Physically capable of working at elevated heights in accordance with safety standards.
U.S. citizenship required per federal contract.
Must be able to pass an EPA background check to obtain access to US federal property.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a paperless laboratory environment.
Prior laboratory bench-level experience using EPA-approved methodologies.
Prior experience with ICP-OES or ICP-MS.
Sample preparation experience using EPA methodologies such as acid digestion using SW846 methods.
Sample preparation using SW846 methods for TCLP and in vitro bioaccessibility.
Experience with Cal WET.
Recent “hands on” experience with CVAA, TDAA, IC, TOC, FIA and associated sample preparation.
Experience in laboratories accredited for environmental analyses (e.g., TNI or NELAC, state programs).
Experience working at Federal facilities.
Knowledge of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), specifically Promium’s Element LIMS.

Responsibilities

Prepare and analyze samples using inorganic chemistry methods.
Operate instrumentation such as ICP-OES, ICP-MS, CVAA, TDAA, IC, TOC, and FIA to determine metals and other inorganic contaminants.
Perform sample preparation, including acid digestion.
Potentially receive cross-training on various organic analyses.
Ensure all team activities comply with EPA methods for various media (air, water, soil, biota) and environmental programs, as well as the NELAC standard (2016).
Work independently and as a member of a team.
Support EPA programs including Drinking Water, Clean Water Act (CWA), Clean Air Act (CAA), and Superfund (CERCLA).