Analytical Laboratory Leads - Environmental Services Assistance Team (ESAT)

ICF; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 89,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental services is seeking Analytical Laboratory Leads to support their EPA contract with the Environmental Services Assistance Team across various locations in the US. This role involves supervising laboratory operations, conducting environmental sample analysis, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in analytical chemistry, management experience, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in organic and inorganic analysis of environmental samples.
• 5+ years managing an environmental analysis group.
• Experience in NELAC-certified laboratory required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of 5 to 10 chemists and technicians.
• Ensure compliance with technical, quality assurance, and safety requirements.
• Client contact and technical presentation responsibilities.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

Quality Assurance

Data Acquisition

Environmental Compliance

Team Supervising

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)

GC/MS

HPLC

Job description

Analytical Laboratory Leads - Environmental Services Assistance Team (ESAT)

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ANALYTICAL LABORATORY LEADS

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Description

ANALYTICAL LABORATORY LEADS

ICF is seeking motivated Analytical Laboratory Leads in Environmental Chemistry 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. Additional support provided by the team includes sample receipt and tracking, maintenance and monitoring of laboratory support equipment, inspections of safety equipment, chemical and supply inventory, environmental compliance activities, field sampling and analysis, warehouse support, and analytical subcontracting.

We are seeking candidates for the various federal government laboratories across the US to include Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Kansas City, KS; Athens, GA; Chelmsford, MA; Edison, NJ; Corvallis, OR; Seattle, WA; Ft. Meade, MD; Chicago, IL.

What You Will Do

• Supervise a team of 5 to 10 chemists and technicians providing sample analysis and quality assurance, and laboratory operational support
• Provide technical input to and technical oversight of the work performed
• Schedule, track, and report assignments and work products
• Client contact and technical presentation
• Ensure compliance with all technical, quality assurance, and safety requirements
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or equivalent
• 8+ years of experience performing or managing organic and/or inorganic analysis of environmental samples using CLP, SW-846, and other EPA methods
• 5+ years of experience managing an environmental analysis group and/or laboratory of comparable size
• Proficiency with data acquisition, instrument reporting, and Laboratory Information Management systems (LIMS)
• Experience in a NELAC-certified, DOD or DOE environmental laboratory is required
• Experience in analytical chemistry for determination of trace contaminants in environmental samples included automated preparation and analysis processes with emphasis on emerging contaminants
• Recent “hands-on” experience operating GC, GC/MS, ICP, ICP/MS, LC/MS-MS, HPLC, or similar systems, including full use of applicable data acquisition and reporting software
• US citizenship is required per federal contract requirements.
• Must be able to pass an EPA background check to obtain access to US federal property.
  
  

What We’d Like You To Have

• Advanced degree in chemisty
• Experience in high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) for dioxins and furans
• Radiochemistry analysis of environmental matrices (soil, water, air) and data validation of radiochemistry data following MARLAP guidance
• Recent experience with data validation using the NFG
• Experience with SMO Portal, EXES
• Hands-on experience with LC/MS/MS for PFAS/PFO
  
  

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$89,203.00 - $151,646.00

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