Environmental Chemist Lab Technician: Metals & ICP Mastery

ICF; Oregon; On-site; USD 46,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is hiring an Environmental Chemist Laboratory Technician in Corvallis, Oregon to support the USEPA Region 9 ESAT contract. The role focuses on inorganic sample preparation and analysis using ICP-OES/ICP-MS, with potential cross-training in organics, under EPA/NELAC standards.

Ideal candidates hold a chemistry-related Bachelor’s degree and possess strong communication skills, safety awareness, and the ability to work both independently and within a team. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, environmental science, or related field.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Physically capable of lifting 40 lbs. and climbing safely.
• U.S. citizenship required for federal contract access.
• EPA background check required for federal property access.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze samples using inorganic chemistry methods.
• Operate ICP-OES, ICP-MS and related instrumentation.
• Ensure compliance with EPA methods and NELAC standards.
• Work independently and as part of a team on QA/QA tasks.
• Maintain laboratory documentation and LIMS data accuracy.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Physical ability to lift 40 lbs

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related

Tools

ICP-OES

ICP-MS

LIMS / Element LIMS

Job description

ICF is hiring an Environmental Chemist Laboratory Technician in Corvallis, Oregon to support the USEPA Region 9 ESAT contract. The role focuses on inorganic sample preparation and analysis using ICP-OES/ICP-MS, with potential cross-training in organics, under EPA/NELAC standards.

Ideal candidates hold a chemistry-related Bachelor’s degree and possess strong communication skills, safety awareness, and the ability to work both independently and within a team. U.S.