PFAS Forensics Lead - Global Solutions

CDM Smith; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 83,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a dynamic PFASs Forensics Discipline Leader to oversee and expand our PFASs technical services. This role serves as a technical expert and strategic leader supporting clients domestically and internationally.

You will apply PFAS chemistry and forensic methods to maintain quality, lead PFASs forensics, and differentiate CDM Smith through cutting edge technical services and collaboration with project managers, R&D, and marketing teams.

Qualifications

• PhD in PFASs forensics required.
• 5+ years PFASs and forensics experience.
• Understanding of PFAS chemistry, fate and transport.
• Experience applying PFAS forensic tools (non-targeted analyses).

Responsibilities

• Oversee PFASs forensic services design, implementation and management.
• Advance PFASs detection strategies and strengthen PFASs forensics expertise.
• Support technical sales, client engagement and project delivery.
• Contribute to business development and proposal development in PFASs forensics.
• Provide oversight to AI tools used for PFASs characterization.
• Mentor junior staff and facilitate knowledge transfer.
• Develop marketing materials and position CDM Smith for opportunities.

Skills

PFAS forensics

High‑resolution mass spectrometry

Analytical chemistry

Communication skills

Technical leadership

Education

PhD in PFASs forensics

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental or Chemical Eng

EIT/FE certification

Tools

Orbitrap/QTOF MS

NIST database

CIC, TOP, NMR methods

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a dynamic PFASs Forensics Discipline Leader to oversee and expand our PFASs technical services. This role serves as a technical expert and strategic leader supporting clients domestically and internationally.

You will apply PFAS chemistry and forensic methods to maintain quality, lead PFASs forensics, and differentiate CDM Smith through cutting edge technical services and collaboration with project managers, R&D, and marketing teams.