PFAS Forensics Leader: Strategy & Science Lead

CDM Smith; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a dynamic PFASs Forensics Discipline Leader to oversee, strengthen, and expand PFASs forensic services for clients domestically and internationally. The role requires applying deep PFAS chemistry expertise and leading a team of project managers, technical experts, and business developers.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in PFASs forensics, 5+ years of focused experience, and a proven publication and conference record.

Qualifications

• PhD in PFASs forensics.
• 5+ years of experience with PFASs and forensic tools.
• Understanding PFAS chemistry, uses, production, fate and transport.
• History of commercial PFAS forensics projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee PFASs forensic services and identify PFASs to allocate responsibility.
• Advance PFASs detection strategies using multiple analytical methods.
• Support technical sales, client engagement, and proposals.
• Lead or support business development in PFAS forensics.
• Support R&D on PFAS characterization and new methods.
• Provide oversight of AI tools for PFASs characterization.
• Mentor staff and support professional growth.

Skills

PFAS forensics

Analytical chemistry

Scientific communication

Education

PhD in PFASs forensics

Five+ years PFASs experience

PFAS chemistry knowledge

Commercial PFAS forensics projects

Tools

Mass spectrometry (Orbitrap/QTOF)

NIST database

CIC/TOP/NMR methods

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a dynamic PFASs Forensics Discipline Leader to oversee, strengthen, and expand PFASs forensic services for clients domestically and internationally. The role requires applying deep PFAS chemistry expertise and leading a team of project managers, technical experts, and business developers.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in PFASs forensics, 5+ years of focused experience, and a proven publication and conference record.