Environmental Chemist (Corvallis, OR)

ICF • Oregon Client Office (OR88), OR

5d • $50,364 - $85,618 • Onsite

About The Position

ICF is seeking an Environmental Laboratory Chemist to support the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Region 9 Environmental Services Assistance Team (ESAT) contract in Corvallis, Oregon. ESAT provides analytical, quality assurance (QA), and technical support to USEPA programs such as Superfund. The team analyzes soil, water, air, waste, and tissue samples for chemical contaminants using USEPA-approved methods to support EPA’s mission of protecting human health and the environment. The Environmental Chemist will focus on the preparation and analysis of organic chemistry methods, with potential for cross-training in inorganic analyses, all while adhering to EPA methods and the NELAC standard (2016).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, environmental science, environmental engineering, or related.
• Minimum 2 years of laboratory experience using EPA-approved methodologies and instrumentation, preferably GC-FID, GC-ECD and GC/MS.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills, and the ability to think critically.
• 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

• Solvent extraction experience using EPA methodologies and CLLE, SPE, ASE and other techniques.
• Prior progressive experience in laboratories accredited for environmental analyses (e.g., TNI or NELAC, state programs).
• Experience working at Federal facilities.
• Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) experience, knowledge of Promium Element LIMS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Sample preparation in support of and operation of GC-ECD, GC-FID, and GCMS to determine volatile and semivolatile organic compounds, pesticides, Aroclors, and fuel hydrocarbon as well as new and emerging contaminants.
• Apply knowledge and work experience to primarily support the preparation and analysis of organic chemistry methods.
• Possible cross-training on various inorganic 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 both independently and as a member of a team.

Benefits

• ICF is an equal opportunity employer.
• Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process.

What This Job Offers

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