PFAS Forensics Leader — Global Impact & Growth

CDM Smith; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); 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 analytical services for clients domestically and internationally. The role requires deep PFAS chemistry expertise, a strong publication record, and the ability to communicate complex science to diverse audiences.

The leader will guide PFASs detection strategies, collaborate with project teams, and drive business development opportunities through technical leadership and thought leadership in PFAS

Qualifications

• PhD in PFASs forensics.
• 5+ years of PFASs and forensic tools experience.
• Detailed PFAS chemistry, uses, fate, transport, and precursor transformation.
• History of PFAS forensic tools in commercial projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee PFASs forensic services and identify PFASs for source allocation.
• Advance PFAS detection and analytical method strategies.
• Support technical sales, client engagement, and proposals for PFAS forensics.
• Lead R&D initiatives in PFAS characterization and analytics.

Skills

PFAS forensics

High‑resolution MS

Scientific communication

Mentoring

Education

PhD in PFASs forensics

Tools

Orbitrap MS

QTOF MS

NIST database

Job description

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

The leader will guide PFASs detection strategies, collaborate with project teams, and drive business development opportunities through technical leadership and thought leadership in PFAS