PFAS Forensics Leader — Global Impact & Growth

CDM Smith; Covington (KY); 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 forensics services for clients domestically and internationally. The role requires deep PFAS chemistry knowledge, leadership, and ability to translate complex science for regulatory audiences.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in PFASs forensics, 5+ years of PFAS forensic experience, and has expertise with HRMS (Orbitrap/QTOF), NIST databases, and non-targeted analyses, with a track record of

Qualifications

• PhD in PFASs forensics required.
• More than five years of PFASs and forensic tools experience.
• Understanding of PFAS chemistry, uses, fate and transport, and precursor transformation.
• History of commercial projects applying PFAS forensic tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee PFASs forensic services to support source allocation.
• Advance PFASs detection strategies using multiple analytical methods.
• Assist with technical sales, client engagement, and proposals.
• Support R&D initiatives on PFAS characterization and analytical methods.
• Provide oversight of AI tools used for PFAS characterization.
• Mentor staff and contribute to knowledge transfer.

Skills

Excellent communication

PFASs forensics

Publications & presentations

Education

PhD in PFASs forensics

Bachelor’s in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Orbitrap

QTOF

NIST database

CIC

TOP

NMR

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a dynamic PFASs Forensics Discipline Leader to oversee and expand our PFASs forensics services for clients domestically and internationally. The role requires deep PFAS chemistry knowledge, leadership, and ability to translate complex science for regulatory audiences.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in PFASs forensics, 5+ years of PFAS forensic experience, and has expertise with HRMS (Orbitrap/QTOF), NIST databases, and non-targeted analyses, with a track record of