Field Scientists - Air Sampling Emphasis (ESAT)

ICF•Boston, MA

40d•$55,388 - $94,160

About The Position

FIELD SCIENTISTS Interested in making a difference to the planet? Want to work with a team of Environmental Chemists who care about the protection of human health and the environment? Are you seeking broad exposure to environmental remediation and Superfund-related cleanup processes with interaction with EPA on a regional level? Enjoy travelling for your work? ICF is seeking motivated FIELD SCIENTISTS (Air Sampling Emphasis) to join our team of environmental professionals (including Environmental Scientists, Chemists, Biologists, Geologists, etc.) to support an EPA contract, the Environmental Services Assistance Team (ESAT), across the country. The team performs soil, water, air, waste and tissue sample analysis for chemical contaminants primarily supporting Superfund site assessment, remediation, and emergency response but also for compliance under the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Clean Water Act. The team supports EPA’s ambient air monitoring programs through sampling air for Pb and particulates and auditing ambient air analyzers for ozone, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrous oxide under the Clean Air Act. We are seeking candidates for the various federal government laboratories across the US to include: Athens, GA. Duties may also include assisting with laboratory analysis. Frequent travel, including overnight travel, is required, and duties may include small boat operation. Job Description ICF is looking for Field Scientists who will be responsible for collection and analysis of air samples for parameters including particulate matter (PM2.5), ozone, sulfur dioxide (SO2), and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in conjunction with conducting audits of ambient air monitoring stations. Duties also will include maintaining, operating and repairing sampling equipment, preparing audit/sampling reports, and contributing to analytical reports using MS Office applications. The position requires strict adherence to standard operating procedures, health and safety policies and practices, and quality control requirements. The successful candidate must be able to work both independently and as member of a team of chemists and technicians. Duties may also include assisting with sample preparation and laboratory analysis.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in scientific discipline, or equivalent
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and able to drive long distances (in company-provided vehicle)
Able to lift and carry 40 pounds, use ladders, and work comfortably at heights
Able to pass required field Health and Safety training and annual Medical Monitoring
US citizenship is required per federal contract requirements.
Must be able to pass an EPA background check to obtain access to US federal property

Nice To Haves

40 hour HAZWOPER and other related safety training
Air sampling, auditing or knowledge of EPA PEP, Pb-PEP, and NPAP/TTP programs
Mechanical capabilities to operate and care for analytical instrumentation
Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
Experience working at Federal facilities

Responsibilities

Collection and analysis of air samples for parameters including particulate matter (PM2.5), ozone, sulfur dioxide (SO2), and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in conjunction with conducting audits of ambient air monitoring stations.
Maintaining, operating and repairing sampling equipment
Preparing audit/sampling reports
Contributing to analytical reports using MS Office applications
Strict adherence to standard operating procedures, health and safety policies and practices, and quality control requirements.
Work both independently and as member of a team of chemists and technicians.
Assisting with sample preparation and laboratory analysis.

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