Research Scientist (Analytical Chemist – PFAS Analysis)

Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Wellness perks

Robust retirement match

Job summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) seeks an Analytical Chemist with PFAS expertise to support a multidisciplinary team advancing PFAS destruction and remediation technologies. You will develop and apply PFAS analytical methods, generate defensible data, and contribute to decision‑making with high‑quality reports.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD and has at least 3 years of post‑graduate experience, strong QA/QC discipline, and outstanding written and verbal communication skills for

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of post‑graduate professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience with PFAS analysis, including LC-QTOF and related analytical techniques.
• Strong understanding of QA/QC principles and a commitment to the highest standards of data quality and integrity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and perform PFAS analytical methods for a variety of matrices.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation.
• Analyze and interpret complex datasets and prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Ensure analytical results meet rigorous QA/QC requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers, chemists, and environmental scientists to evaluate PFAS destruction technologies and treatment processes.
• Communicate technical findings clearly to project teams, sponsors, and stakeholders.

Skills

PFAS analysis

QA/QC

Communication

Independent work

Education

Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field

Tools

LC-QTOF

Job description

JOB TITLE

Research Scientist (Analytical Chemist – PFAS Analysis)

LOCATION

Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME

Chemical Engineering - NFR JM

DIVISION NAME

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

We are seeking an Analytical Chemist with expertise in PFAS analysis to support a multidisciplinary team developing and evaluating technologies for PFAS destruction and remediation. The successful candidate will contribute analytical expertise to characterize PFAS compounds, assess treatment performance, and generate high-quality, defensible data to support research and development efforts.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Qualifications :

• Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 3 years of post‑graduate professional experience.

• Demonstrated experience with PFAS analysis , including LC-QTOF and related analytical techniques.

• Strong understanding of QA/QC principles and a commitment to the highest standards of data quality and integrity.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities :

• Develop, optimize, and perform PFAS analytical methods for a variety of matrices.

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation.

• Analyze and interpret complex datasets and prepare technical reports and presentations.

• Ensure analytical results meet rigorous quality assurance and quality control requirements.

• Collaborate with engineers, chemists, and environmental scientists to evaluate PFAS destruction technologies and treatment processes.

• Communicate technical findings clearly to project teams, sponsors, and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized and self‑directed scientist who combines deep PFAS analytical expertise with exceptional attention to detail and a passion for advancing technologies that address PFAS contamination.

Compensation:

Salary: $85,000 per year. Salary is based on related experience, expertise and internal equity. WPI’s benefits package includes a robust retirement match, wellness perks, tuition assistance and more!

FLSA STATUS

United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status,or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making.It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.