Laboratory Health & Safety Lead/Environmental Chemist (Corvallis, OR)

ICF • Oregon Client Office (OR88), OR

3d • $73,738 - $125,354 • Onsite

About The Position

Laboratory Health and Safety Lead/Environmental Chemist Put your analytical skills toward making a positive impact on the planet and your career! Join ICF in support of the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) contract at the new Region 9 Laboratory in Corvallis, Oregon. ICF is looking for a team member to hold a DUAL role as Laboratory Health and Safety Lead/Environmental Chemist to support the USEPA Region 9 Environmental Services Assistance Team (ESAT) contract. ESAT provides analytical, quality assurance (QA), and technical support to USEPA Region 9 Laboratory performing analytical chemistry to assist in the identification, assessment, remediation, and regulation of environmental hazards. The team performs analysis on soil, water, air, waste, and tissue samples for chemical contaminants using USEPA-approved methods supporting EPA’s mission to protect human health and the environment through programs such as the Drinking Water programs, Clean Water Act (CWA), Clean Air Act (CAA), Superfund (CERCLA).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences (Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Microbiology, etc.) or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of demonstrated laboratory experience which must include:
• 2 years of responsibility for laboratory safety, RCRA/OSHA/state regulatory implementation, laboratory operations, hazardous waste management, and chemical safety
• Minimum 3 years of environmental laboratory experience using EPA-approved methodologies and instrumentation, (e.g., ICP-OES, ICP-MS, GC-FID, GC/MS) in a laboratory with ISO 17025 accreditation (e.g., TNI or NELAC, DOD, some state program).
• Data management and report preparation experience.
• 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

• Using an integrated LIMS and working in a paperless laboratory are desirable experience factors.
• Experience with Clinysis (Promium) Element LIMS and Ideagen Quality Management System (IQME) are preferred.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER.
• RCRA training.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain EHS programs, policies, SOPs, and chemical hygiene plans.
• Perform laboratory inspections and develop formal responses and corrective action plans.
• Ensure compliance with facility SOPs designed to comply with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and facility permits and maintaining documentation for audits and inspections.
• Review guidance from OSHA, RCRA, and state (Oregon and California) hazardous materials and workplace safety regulations as needed to contribute to EPA chemical hygiene plans as they apply to ESAT contractor staff.
• Conduct safety audits and inspections to identify chemical, physical, biological, ergonomic, and fire hazards.
• Develop and review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses, determining root causes and corrective actions in conjunction with ICF leadership and facility safety personnel.
• Assist with qualitative and quantitative exposure assessments (chemical, noise, ventilation, ergonomics, etc.) as assigned by EPA.
• Support safe procurement, handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous, universal, and biological waste.
• Coordinate with EPA to assist disposal contractors and to support EPA to maintain regulatory documentation.
• Provide guidance on waste stream optimization.
• Coordinate emergency response activities with facility personnel and building occupants.
• Support drills, spill response planning, and communication protocols.
• Development and delivery of training on laboratory safety, industrial hygiene, chemical safety, PPE, and emergency procedures.
• Analysis of inorganic constituents such as chloride, sulfide, solids, etc. using manual and automated techniques.
• Sample preparation using acid digestion/extraction for metals determination.
• Operation of ICP-MS. ICP-OES, direct analysis Hg analyzers, or other instrumentation.
• Sample preparation such as liquid-liquid, solid phase, high pressure fluid or other solvent extraction for determination of organic constituents using EPA methodologies.
• Operation of GC-ECD, GC-FID, and GCMS to semivolatile organic compounds, pesticides, Aroclors, and fuel hydrocarbon.
• Operation of GCMS for determination of volatiles in air, water, and soil.

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