DescriptionPut your analytical skills toward making a positive impact on the planet and your career! Join ICF in support of the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) contract at the new Region 9 Laboratory in Corvallis, Oregon.ICF is looking for an Environmental Laboratory Chemist in support of the USEPA Region 9 Environmental Services Assistance Team (ESAT) contract. ESAT provides analytical, quality assurance (QA), and technical support to USEPA programs such as such as Drinking Water, Clean Water Act (CWA), Clean Air Act (CAA), and Superfund (CERCLA) programs requiring the identification, assessment, remediation, and regulation of environmental hazards. The team performs analysis on soil, water, air, waste, and tissue samples for chemical contaminants using USEPA-approved methods to support EPA’s mission to protect human health and the environment through programs such as the Drinking Water programs, Clean Water Act (CWA), Clean Air Act (CAA), Superfund (CERCLA).The Environmental Chemist will apply their knowledge and work experience to primarily support the preparation and analysis of samples using inorganic chemistry methods with possible cross-training on various organic analyses. All team activities must comply with EPA methods for various media (air, water, soil, biota) and environmental programs as well as the NELAC standard (2016). Job duties include sample preparation (primarily acid digestion) and operation of ICP-OES, ICP-MS, and other instrumentation to determine metals and other inorganic contaminants. The successful candidate must be able to work both independently and as member of a team.Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related.
4+ years of laboratory bench-level experience using EPA-approved methodologies.
2+ years of experience with ICP-OES (Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy) or ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry)
Sample preparation experience using EPA methodologies such as acid digestion using SW846 methods
Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills, and the ability to think critically.
MUST BE ABLE TO PASS an EPA background check to obtain access to US federal property.
Preferred Qualifications:
Sample preparation using SW846 methods for TCLP and in vitro bioaccessibility and experience with Cal WET.
Recent “hands on” experience with the following instrumentation and associated sample preparation: CVAA (Cold Vapor Atomic Absorption), TDAA (Thermal Desorption Atomic Adsorption), IC (Ion Chromatography), TOC (Total Organic Carbon), FIA (Flow Injection Analysis).
Experience in laboratories accredited for environmental analyses (e.g., TNI or NELAC, state programs).
Experience working at Federal facilities.
Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS’s), knowledge of Promium’s Element LIMS is a plus.
Experience working in a paperless laboratory environment.
Working at ICFICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy (https://www.icf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity) .Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more here: Requesting an Accommodation for the ICF interview process (http://careers.icf.com/us/en/accommodations) .Read more about workplace discrimination rights , the Pay Transparency Statement (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp%20EnglishformattedESQA508c.pdf) , or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. (https://www.icf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity)Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:$53,118.00 - $90,301.00Oregon Client Office (OR88)
