Environmental Lab Chemist — GC/MS & Organic Analyses

ICF; Oregon; On-site; USD 50,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking an Environmental Laboratory Chemist to support the USEPA Region 9 ESAT contract in Corvallis, Oregon. The role centers on preparing and analyzing organic chemistry methods with potential cross-training on inorganic analyses, all in line with EPA methods and NELAC standards.

The successful candidate will operate GC-FID, GC-ECD, and GC-MS to quantify VOCs/SVOCs, pesticides, Aroclors, and fuels, working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, environmental science, environmental engineering, or related.
• Minimum 2 years of laboratory experience using EPA-approved methodologies and instrumentation, preferably GC-FID, GC-ECD and GC/MS.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills, and the ability to think critically.
• U.S. citizenship required per federal contract.
• MUST BE ABLE TO PASS an EPA background check to obtain access to US federal property.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze organic chemistry methods with possible cross-training on inorganic analyses.
• Operate GC-ECD, GC-FID, and GC-MS to determine volatile and semivolatile organic compounds, pesticides, Aroclors, and fuel hydrocarbons.
• Ensure all activities comply with EPA methods and NELAC standards.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related

Tools

GC-FID

GC-ECD

GC-MS

LIMS experience

Job description

ICF is seeking an Environmental Laboratory Chemist to support the USEPA Region 9 ESAT contract in Corvallis, Oregon. The role centers on preparing and analyzing organic chemistry methods with potential cross-training on inorganic analyses, all in line with EPA methods and NELAC standards.

The successful candidate will operate GC-FID, GC-ECD, and GC-MS to quantify VOCs/SVOCs, pesticides, Aroclors, and fuels, working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.