PFAS Analytical Scientist: Advanced Methods & Data Integrity

Worcester Polytech; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking an Analytical Chemist with PFAS expertise to support multidisciplinary research on PFAS destruction and remediation technologies. You will develop analytical methods, generate defensible data, and collaborate with engineers and environmental scientists.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD with a minimum of 3 years post-graduate experience and has PFAS LC-QTOF experience, strong QA/QC, and excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting

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 quality assurance and quality control 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

analytical communication skills

independent work

multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Job description

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking an Analytical Chemist with PFAS expertise to support multidisciplinary research on PFAS destruction and remediation technologies. You will develop analytical methods, generate defensible data, and collaborate with engineers and environmental scientists.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD with a minimum of 3 years post-graduate experience and has PFAS LC-QTOF experience, strong QA/QC, and excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting