Environmental Chemist (Corvallis, OR)

About the role

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 an Environmental Laboratory Chemist in support of the USEPA Region 9 Environmental Services Assistance Team (ESAT) contract.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge and work experience to support the preparation and analysis of organic chemistry methods with possible cross-training on various inorganic analyses.
• Perform sample preparation in support of and operation of GC-ECD, GC-FID, and GC/MS to determine volatile and semivolatile organic compounds, pesticides, Aroclors, and fuel hydrocarbons as well as new and emerging contaminants.
• 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 part of a team to support the ESAT contract.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, environmental science, environmental engineering, or related field.
• 4+ 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.
• MUST be U.S. citizen due to federal contract requirements.
• Able to pass an EPA background check to obtain access to US federal property.

Preferred Qualifications

• Solvent extraction experience using EPA methodologies and CLLE, SPE, ASE and other techniques.
• 2-5 years of 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.

Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $50,364.00 - $85,618.00

Schedule

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