Environmental Chemist

ICF is seeking an Environmental Chemist to support the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) contract at the new Region 9 Laboratory in Corvallis, Oregon.

The successful candidate will apply their knowledge and work experience to primarily support the preparation and analysis of samples using inorganic chemistry methods with possible cross-training on various organic analyses. All team activities must comply with EPA methods for various media (air, water, soil, biota) and environmental programs as well as the NELAC standard.

• Sample preparation (primarily acid digestion) and operation of ICP-OES, ICP-MS, and other instrumentation to determine metals and other inorganic contaminants.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure compliance with EPA methods and NELAC standards.
• Develop and implement quality control procedures to ensure accurate and reliable results.
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, environmental science, environmental engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of laboratory bench-level experience using EPA-approved methodologies.
• 2+ years of experience with ICP-OES or ICP-MS.
• Sample preparation experience using EPA methodologies such as acid digestion using SW846 methods.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills, and the ability to think critically.

• Sample preparation using SW846 methods for TCLP and in vitro bioaccessibility and experience with Cal WET.
• Recent hands-on experience with CVAA, TDAA, IC, TOC, and FIA instrumentation and associated sample preparation.
• Experience in laboratories accredited for environmental analyses (e.g., TNI or NELAC, state programs).
• Experience working at Federal facilities.
• Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS's) knowledge, preferably Promium's Element LIMS.
• Experience working in a paperless laboratory environment.

ICF is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be an affirmative action employer and welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.

Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please contact us at [insert email address].

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Pay Range: $53,090.00 - $90,301.00 per year.