Environmental Chemist (Corvallis, OR)

ICF • Corvallis, OR

7d • Onsite

About The Position

ICF is hiring an Environmental Laboratory Chemist to support the USEPA Region 9 Environmental Services Assistance Team (ESAT) contract at the new Region 9 Laboratory in Corvallis, Oregon. ESAT provides analytical, quality assurance, and technical support to USEPA programs addressing environmental hazards, including Superfund and programs under the Drinking Water programs, Clean Water Act, and Clean Air Act.

The Environmental Chemist will primarily prepare and analyze samples using organic chemistry methods, with possible cross-training in inorganic analyses. The team analyzes soil, water, air, waste, and tissue samples for chemical contaminants using USEPA-approved methods. All activities must comply with applicable EPA methods and the 2016 NELAC standard. The work includes sample preparation and operation of GC-ECD, GC-FID, and GCMS to determine volatile and semivolatile organic compounds, pesticides, Aroclors, fuel hydrocarbons, and emerging contaminants. The successful candidate must be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, environmental science, environmental engineering, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of laboratory experience using EPA-approved methodologies and instrumentation; GC-FID, GC-ECD, and GC/MS experience is preferred within this qualification.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to think critically and work independently as well as in a team.
• U.S. citizenship, as required by the federal contract.
• Ability to pass an EPA background check to obtain access to U.S. federal property.

Nice To Haves

• Solvent extraction experience using EPA methodologies and techniques such as CLLE, SPE, and ASE.
• Progressive experience in laboratories accredited for environmental analyses, such as TNI or NELAC accreditation or state programs.
• Experience working at federal facilities.
• Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) experience; knowledge of Promium Element LIMS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for organic chemistry analyses.
• Operate GC-ECD, GC-FID, and GCMS instruments.
• Analyze samples for volatile and semivolatile organic compounds, pesticides, Aroclors, fuel hydrocarbons, and emerging contaminants.
• Perform work in compliance with USEPA methods for environmental media and programs and the 2016 NELAC standard.
• Support USEPA programs through environmental sample analysis and related laboratory work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level