PFAS Forensics Lead — Strategy, Analytics & Impact

CDM Smith; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 82,576 - 136,240; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a PFASs Forensics Discipline Leader to guide and expand our PFAS forensics services globally. You will apply deep PFAS chemistry and mass spectrometry expertise, leading a team of scientists and collaborating with project managers, R&D, and marketing to deliver cutting-edge PFAS solutions.

The ideal candidate has a PhD in PFAS forensics and a strong publication record, with 5+ years of focused PFAS experience, and is capable of communicating complex science to clients and

Qualifications

• PhD in PFAS forensics with publishing track record.
• 5+ years focused PFAS forensics and tool use.
• Deep PFAS chemistry, fate, transport, and precursor transformation.
• Experience applying PFAS forensic tools in commercial projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead PFAS forensics services design and management.
• Expand PFAS forensics capabilities and client opportunities.
• Assist in technical sales, client engagement, and proposals.
• Oversee use of AI tools for PFAS characterization.
• Mentor staff and drive knowledge transfer.

Skills

High-resolution MS

Orbitrap

QTOF

NIST database

Non-targeted analyses

Education

PhD in PFASs Forensics

Bachelor's degree

5 years related experience

Tools

Orbitrap MS

QTOF

NMR

CIC/TOP methods

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a PFASs Forensics Discipline Leader to guide and expand our PFAS forensics services globally. You will apply deep PFAS chemistry and mass spectrometry expertise, leading a team of scientists and collaborating with project managers, R&D, and marketing to deliver cutting-edge PFAS solutions.

The ideal candidate has a PhD in PFAS forensics and a strong publication record, with 5+ years of focused PFAS experience, and is capable of communicating complex science to clients and