Environmental Laboratory Project Manager (Corvallis, OR)

ICF; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 81,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking an Environmental Laboratory Project Manager to support an EPA ESAT contract in Corvallis, Oregon. The role oversees a 15-person lab team handling sample analysis, QA, and data validation per EPA methods, with direct federal client interaction and emphasis on safety and QA compliance.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in EPA analytical programs, 5+ years of leadership, and strong LIMS/data analytics skills, along with U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain an EPA background check.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or physical science; federal contract PM experience is acceptable in lieu of education.
• Minimum 10 years in EPA analytical programs and EPA methods.
• 5+ years leading an environmental analysis group with 10+ direct reports.
• Proficient in data acquisition, instrument reporting, and LIMS.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 15-member team delivering laboratory support and data validation.
• Provide technical oversight and direction for work performed.
• Schedule, track, and report assignments and products.
• Develop budgets and monitor financial performance for the team.
• Supervise staff, select personnel, and evaluate performance.
• Manage daily interactions with subcontractors and clients.
• Present technical information to clients and maintain compliance with QA, safety.

Skills

Project management

EPA methods

Laboratory management

LIMS

Budget forecasting

Client communication

Team leadership

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or physical science

Tools

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Job description

ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORY PROJECT MANAGER

ICF is seeking an experienced Environmental Laboratory Project Manager to support an EPA contract, the Environmental Services Assistance Team (ESAT), in Corvallis, Oregon. 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 other EPA regulations such as the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Clean Water Act. The work is performed in a federal government facility with daily direct client interaction around all work assignments. Environmental analytical tasks include organic (SVOCs, VOCs, pesticides, Aroclors, PCB congeners, PFAS, fuel hydrocarbons, etc.) and inorganic (metals, anions, nutrients, etc.) following EPA methods or consensus standards. Laboratory support tasks associated with these analyses such as sample receipt and login, laboratory waste management, chemical inventory management, quality control and quality assurance support, health and safety program support, and general laboratory maintenance.

What You Will Do

• Manage a team of 15 chemists and technicians providing laboratory support (sample analysis, quality assurance, and related support) data validation following NFG, ambient air sampling, other field sampling and analysis, and other tasks.
• Provide input and technical oversight of the work performed
• Schedule, track, and report assignments and work products
• Collaborate to develop budgets and ensure financial performance of the team
• Supervise of technical staff, including personnel selection and evaluation
• Manage daily interactions with subcontractor personnel on the team
• Client contact and technical presentation
• Ensure compliance with all technical, quality assurance, and safety requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or other physical science.(Allowable substitution, 20 years' experience as a project manager on federal contracts in the environmental sector.)
• Minimum 10 years of experience to include EPA analytical programs and EPA analytical methods
• 5+ years of experience managing an environmental analysis group and/or laboratory of 10 or more direct reports
• Proficiency with data acquisition, instrument reporting, and Laboratory Information Management eSystems (LIMS)
• Experience in laboratory management including client communication, budget and cost responsibility, and forecasting.
• 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

• Recent experience with quality assurance program implementation in an environmental laboratory accredited by NELAC/TNI or other ISO 17025 program.
• Recent experience with analytical method development for environmental samples.
• Recent experience managing environmental laboratory waste and health and safety programs.
• Data analytics, database development and management, experience implementing off the shelf solutions for LIMS, QMS, EMS or similar products.

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

$81,111.00 - $137,889.00

Oregon Client Office (OR88)