PFAS Analysis Scientist — Data‑Driven Remediation R&D

Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Wellness perks

Robust retirement match

Job summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) seeks an Analytical Chemist with PFAS expertise to support a multidisciplinary team advancing PFAS destruction and remediation technologies. You will develop and apply PFAS analytical methods, generate defensible data, and contribute to decision‑making with high‑quality reports.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD and has at least 3 years of post‑graduate experience, strong QA/QC discipline, and outstanding written and verbal communication skills for

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of post‑graduate professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience with PFAS analysis, including LC-QTOF and related analytical techniques.
• Strong understanding of QA/QC principles and a commitment to the highest standards of data quality and integrity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and perform PFAS analytical methods for a variety of matrices.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation.
• Analyze and interpret complex datasets and prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Ensure analytical results meet rigorous QA/QC requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers, chemists, and environmental scientists to evaluate PFAS destruction technologies and treatment processes.
• Communicate technical findings clearly to project teams, sponsors, and stakeholders.

Skills

PFAS analysis

QA/QC

Communication

Independent work

Education

Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field

Tools

LC-QTOF

Job description

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) seeks an Analytical Chemist with PFAS expertise to support a multidisciplinary team advancing PFAS destruction and remediation technologies. You will develop and apply PFAS analytical methods, generate defensible data, and contribute to decision‑making with high‑quality reports.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD and has at least 3 years of post‑graduate experience, strong QA/QC discipline, and outstanding written and verbal communication skills for