PFAS Forensics Lead — Global Strategy & Innovation

CDM Smith; Sarasota (FL); 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 for clients domestically and internationally. The role requires deep PFAS chemistry expertise and a proven ability to communicate complex science to diverse audiences.

You will collaborate with project managers, researchers, and marketing to advance innovative PFAS solutions, while mentoring staff and supporting business development opportunities in PFAS characterization and source

Qualifications

• PhD in PFASs forensics.
• More than five years of experience with PFASs and forensic tools to identify them.
• Detailed understanding of PFAS chemistry, uses, manufacturing processes, fate and transport, and precursor transformation.
• History of commercial projects where PFASs Forensic tools, i.e., non-targeted analyses, have been applied.

Responsibilities

• Oversee PFASs forensic services design and management.
• Advance PFASs detection strategies and ensure robust identification methods.
• Support technical sales, client engagement, and project delivery across PFAS forensics.
• Lead business development strategies related to PFASs forensics and source allocation.
• Direct R&D initiatives on PFAS characterization and new analytical methods.
• Provide oversight to AI tools used for PFAS characterization.
• Mentor staff and promote knowledge transfer and growth.

Skills

Governance

Org design

Accounting principles

Finance

Supply chain management

Organization management

Written communication

Oral communication

Ability to understand complex tech

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Orbitrap mass spectrometry

QTOF

NIST database

CIC

TOP

NMR

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a dynamic PFASs Forensics Discipline Leader to oversee and expand our PFASs technical services for clients domestically and internationally. The role requires deep PFAS chemistry expertise and a proven ability to communicate complex science to diverse audiences.

You will collaborate with project managers, researchers, and marketing to advance innovative PFAS solutions, while mentoring staff and supporting business development opportunities in PFAS characterization and source