PFAS Lab Lead: Method Development & QA Expert

Pace; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with immediate vesting

Paid time off

Job summary

Pace® Analytical Services is seeking an experienced PFAS Technical Specialist to serve as the subject matter expert for PFAS analysis, method development, and QA. The selected candidate will guide the lab to accurately detect and quantify PFAS in water, soil, tissue, and other matrices per EPA/state methods and client specifications.

The role requires leadership of the PFAS department, implementation of new methods, and ongoing staff training to ensure high technical performance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or related field required
• 5+ years of PFAS analytical experience required
• Experience with EPA PFAS methods and regulatory requirements preferred
• Strong QA/QC skills and attention to detail required

Responsibilities

• Lead PFAS method development and validation efforts.
• Oversee LC-MS/MS instrumentation and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with QA/QC criteria and accreditation requirements.
• Train analysts on PFAS methods and data interpretation.
• Support client reporting and audits with technically defensible results

Skills

PFAS analysis

LC-MS/MS operation

QA/QC

Method development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry / Environmental Science

Tools

AB Sciex / Agilent LC-MS/MS

SPE/QuEChERS

LIMS

Job description

Pace® Analytical Services is seeking an experienced PFAS Technical Specialist to serve as the subject matter expert for PFAS analysis, method development, and QA. The selected candidate will guide the lab to accurately detect and quantify PFAS in water, soil, tissue, and other matrices per EPA/state methods and client specifications.

The role requires leadership of the PFAS department, implementation of new methods, and ongoing staff training to ensure high technical performance and