Environmental Data Validation Chemist (Full-time) - Remote

ICF; Fort Meade (MD); Remote; USD 60,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking an Environmental Data Validation Chemist to support an EPA contract, with responsibilities including validating laboratory data and preparing reports. This full-time remote position requires strong analytical skills and experience in organic/inorganic analysis, making it a key role in maintaining environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in organic and/or inorganic analysis using EPA methods.
• Ability to work remotely using collaboration tools.
• Must pass EPA background check.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and validate environmental laboratory analytical data.
• Prepare written reports and edit electronic data.
• Conduct technical or peer reviews.

Skills

Organic analysis

Inorganic analysis

Collaboration tools usage

Document creation and editing

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry

4 years of chemistry lab experience

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

ICF seeks Environmental Data Validation Chemists to join our team of environmental professionals to support an EPA contract, the Environmental Services Assistance Team (ESAT), across the country.

This position will be full-time and remote (within the continental United States)

As an Environmental Data Validation Chemist, you will be responsible for evaluating and validating environmental laboratory analytical data for compliance with method and program/project QA/QC requirements. Reviews of laboratory-reported data will be conducted following EPA’s National Functional Guidelines or other procedures, as directed. Duties will include preparing written reports and editing electronic data in the cloud or through electronic file transfer to incorporate validation qualifiers, as well as reviewing the work of others doing similar work (i.e., technical or peer review). The successful candidate must be able to work both independently and as a member of a team of chemists and technicians.

The position primarily allows for remote work, but there is an opportunity for the selected candidate to attend in-person team activities and meetings at the client facility in Fort Meade, Maryland once a week, if they are within reasonable traveling distance and express interest in doing so.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, or equivalent years (4 years) of chemistry lab experience

• 4+ years of experience in organic and/or inorganic analysis using CLP, SW-846 and other EPA methods.

• Ability to work remotely (i.e., experience using collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, maintaining joint calendars, schedules, or files).

• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel and Adobe Acrobat to create and edit documents/files.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States of America, per federal contract requirements.

• MUST BE ABLE TO PASS an EPA background check to obtain access to US federal property, per contract requirements.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Experience in non-routine analyses such as PFAS by EPA methods, explosives, or radionuclides is desirable.

• Laboratory experience with EPA methods and laboratory instrumentation such as HPLC, LCMS, GC, GC/MS, GC/HRMS, ICP/AES, ICP/MS, IC, CVAA, etc. for the analysis of organic and inorganic constituents and contaminants is preferred.

• Experience in validating data according to the EPA National Functional Guidelines and use of the SMO Portal EXES website and software is preferred.

• Experience writing, reviewing, or implementing quality assurance project plans (QAPPs), sampling and analysis plans (SAPs), and related documents in accordance with EPA QA/R-5: EPA Requirements for Quality Assurance Project Plans; EPA QA/G-9: Guidance for the Data Quality Assessment: Practical Methods for Data Analysis; EPA QA/G-4HW: Guidance for the Data Quality Objectives Process for Hazardous Waste Sites; and other EPA quality assurance guidance is desirable.

• Experience reviewing/validating data from other methods/programs is desirable.

Working at ICF

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted . This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [e-mail] . We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

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:

$60,927.00 - $103,576.00 Nationwide Remote Office (US99)