Environmental Chemist (Corvallis, OR)

ICF; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 46,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking an Environmental Chemist to support the USEPA Region 9 ESAT contract in Corvallis, Oregon. The role focuses on inorganic sample analysis, ICP‑OES and ICP‑MS, with potential cross‑training on organics, adhering to EPA methods and NELAC standards.

The candidate will prepare samples, perform analyses, and collaborate within a team to support Drinking Water, CWA, CAA, and CERCLA programs. U.S. citizenship and EPA background check clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, environmental science, environmental engineering, or related.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Capable of lifting 40 lbs and working at heights per safety standards.
• U.S. citizenship required for federal contract and EPA background check ability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze samples using inorganic chemistry methods; possible cross-training on organic analyses.
• Operate ICP‑OES, ICP‑MS, and supporting instrumentation to determine metals and inorganic contaminants.
• Follow EPA methods and NELAC standards; ensure QA and sample integrity.
• Work independently and as part of a team on various environmental matrices.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

U.S. citizenship

EPA background check

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related

Tools

ICP‑OES

ICP‑MS

LIMS (Promium Element LIMS)

Job description

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 an Environmental Chemist in support of the USEPA Region 9 Environmental Services Assistance Team (ESAT) contract. ESAT provides analytical, quality assurance (QA), and technical support to USEPA programs such as Drinking Water, Clean Water Act (CWA), Clean Air Act (CAA), and Superfund (CERCLA) programs requiring 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 to support 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).

The Environmental Chemist 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 (2016). Job duties include sample preparation (primarily acid digestion) and operation of ICP‑OES, ICP‑MS, and other instrumentation to determine metals and other inorganic contaminants. The successful candidate must be able to work both independently and as member of a team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills, and the ability to think critically.
• Physically capable of lifting 40 lbs., using ladders, and working at elevated heights in accordance with safety standards.
• U.S. citizenship required per federal contract.
• MUST BE ABLE TO PASS an EPA background check to obtain access to US federal property.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a paperless laboratory environment.
• Prior laboratory bench-level experience using EPA-approved methodologies.
• Prior experience with ICP‑OES (Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy) or ICP‑MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry)
• 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 the following instrumentation and associated sample preparation: CVAA (Cold Vapor Atomic Absorption), TDAA (Thermal Desorption Atomic Adsorption), IC (Ion Chromatography), TOC (Total Organic Carbon), FIA (Flow Injection Analysis).
• 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 of Promium’s Element LIMS is a plus.

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Working at ICF

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Work Authorization and Sponsorship

All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship by ICF. Candidates who currently hold valid work authorization may be considered for a change of employer petition, subject to company policy and applicable immigration requirements.

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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: $45,785.00 - $77,835.00

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