Environmental Chemist (Corvallis, OR)
ICF
About the Role
ICF is seeking an Environmental Chemist to support the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) contract at the Region 9 Laboratory in Corvallis, Oregon. This role involves providing analytical, quality assurance (QA), and technical support to USEPA programs such as Drinking Water, Clean Water Act (CWA), Clean Air Act (CAA), and Superfund (CERCLA).
Key Responsibilities
- Perform analysis on soil, water, air, waste, and tissue samples for chemical contaminants using USEPA-approved methods.
- Support the preparation and analysis of samples using inorganic chemistry methods, with possible cross-training on organic analyses.
- Ensure all team activities comply with EPA methods for various media (air, water, soil, biota) and environmental programs, as well as the NELAC standard (2016).
- Conduct sample preparation, primarily acid digestion.
- Operate ICP-OES, ICP-MS, and other instrumentation to determine metals and other inorganic contaminants.
- Work both independently and as a member of a team.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to think critically.
- Physically capable of lifting 40 lbs., using ladders, and working at elevated heights.
- U.S. citizenship required per federal contract.
- Ability to pass an EPA background check to obtain access to US federal property.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a paperless laboratory environment.
- Prior laboratory bench-level experience using EPA-approved methodologies.
- Prior experience with ICP-OES or ICP-MS.
- Sample preparation experience using EPA methodologies such as acid digestion using SW846 methods.
- Sample preparation using SW846 methods for TCLP and in vitro bioaccessibility.
- Experience with Cal WET.
- Recent “hands on” experience with CVAA, TDAA, IC, TOC, FIA, and associated sample preparation.
- Experience in laboratories accredited for environmental analyses (e.g., TNI or NELAC, state programs).
- Experience working at Federal facilities.
- Knowledge of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), specifically Promium’s Element LIMS.
Work Authorization
- All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
- This position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship by ICF.
- Candidates who currently hold valid work authorization may be considered for a change of employer petition.
Pay Range
- $45,785.00 - $77,835.00 (full-time employment)