ICF
Analytical Laboratory Leads - Environmental Services Assistance Team (ESAT)
ICF, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
ANALYTICAL LABORATORY LEADS
ICF is seeking motivated
Analytical Laboratory Leads
in
Environmental Chemistry
to support an EPA contract, the Environmental Services Assistance Team (ESAT) across the country. The team performs soil, water, air, waste, and tissue sample analysis for chemical contaminants, primarily supporting Superfund site assessment, remediation, and emergency response, but also for compliance under the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Clean Water Act. Additional support includes sample receipt and tracking, maintenance and monitoring of laboratory support equipment, safety inspections, chemical and supply inventory, environmental compliance, field sampling, warehouse support, and analytical subcontracting. We are seeking candidates for various federal government laboratories across the US, including locations in Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Kansas City, KS; Athens, GA; Chelmsford, MA; Edison, NJ; Corvallis, OR; Seattle, WA; Ft. Meade, MD; Chicago, IL. What You Will Do Supervise a team of 5 to 10 chemists and technicians providing sample analysis, quality assurance, and laboratory operational support. Provide technical input and oversight of work performed. Schedule, track, and report assignments and work products. Client contact and technical presentations. Ensure compliance with all technical, quality assurance, and safety requirements. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or equivalent. 8+ years of experience performing or managing organic and/or inorganic analysis of environmental samples using CLP, SW-846, and other EPA methods. 5+ years of experience managing an environmental analysis group and/or laboratory of comparable size. Proficiency with data acquisition, instrument reporting, and Laboratory Information Management systems (LIMS). Experience in a NELAC-certified, DOD, or DOE environmental laboratory is required. Experience in analytical chemistry for trace contaminants, including automated preparation and analysis, with emphasis on emerging contaminants. Recent hands-on experience operating GC, GC/MS, ICP, ICP/MS, LC/MS-MS, HPLC, or similar systems, including data acquisition and reporting software. US citizenship is required per federal contract requirements. Must pass an EPA background check to access US federal property. Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree in chemistry. Experience with high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) for dioxins and furans. Radiochemistry analysis of environmental matrices and data validation following MARLAP guidance. Recent experience with data validation using NFG. Experience with SMO Portal, EXES. Hands-on experience with LC/MS/MS for PFAS/PFOA. #ESAT #Indeed #LI-CC1 Working at ICF ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, committed to building a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. For more information, read our
EEO policy
. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities, veterans, or religious beliefs. To request an accommodation, email
Candidateaccommodation@icf.com
. Learn more about
workplace discrimination rights
and our benefits in the
Transparency in Benefits Coverage Act
. Candidate AI Usage Policy
At ICF, AI tools are not permitted during interviews to ensure fairness and authenticity. Candidates needing accommodations involving AI should contact
candidateaccommodation@icf.com
. Pay Range The pay range for this position is $89,203.00 - $151,646.00, based on full-time employment, experience, skills, location, and other factors.
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Analytical Laboratory Leads
in
Environmental Chemistry
to support an EPA contract, the Environmental Services Assistance Team (ESAT) across the country. The team performs soil, water, air, waste, and tissue sample analysis for chemical contaminants, primarily supporting Superfund site assessment, remediation, and emergency response, but also for compliance under the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Clean Water Act. Additional support includes sample receipt and tracking, maintenance and monitoring of laboratory support equipment, safety inspections, chemical and supply inventory, environmental compliance, field sampling, warehouse support, and analytical subcontracting. We are seeking candidates for various federal government laboratories across the US, including locations in Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Kansas City, KS; Athens, GA; Chelmsford, MA; Edison, NJ; Corvallis, OR; Seattle, WA; Ft. Meade, MD; Chicago, IL. What You Will Do Supervise a team of 5 to 10 chemists and technicians providing sample analysis, quality assurance, and laboratory operational support. Provide technical input and oversight of work performed. Schedule, track, and report assignments and work products. Client contact and technical presentations. Ensure compliance with all technical, quality assurance, and safety requirements. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or equivalent. 8+ years of experience performing or managing organic and/or inorganic analysis of environmental samples using CLP, SW-846, and other EPA methods. 5+ years of experience managing an environmental analysis group and/or laboratory of comparable size. Proficiency with data acquisition, instrument reporting, and Laboratory Information Management systems (LIMS). Experience in a NELAC-certified, DOD, or DOE environmental laboratory is required. Experience in analytical chemistry for trace contaminants, including automated preparation and analysis, with emphasis on emerging contaminants. Recent hands-on experience operating GC, GC/MS, ICP, ICP/MS, LC/MS-MS, HPLC, or similar systems, including data acquisition and reporting software. US citizenship is required per federal contract requirements. Must pass an EPA background check to access US federal property. Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree in chemistry. Experience with high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) for dioxins and furans. Radiochemistry analysis of environmental matrices and data validation following MARLAP guidance. Recent experience with data validation using NFG. Experience with SMO Portal, EXES. Hands-on experience with LC/MS/MS for PFAS/PFOA. #ESAT #Indeed #LI-CC1 Working at ICF ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, committed to building a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. For more information, read our
EEO policy
. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities, veterans, or religious beliefs. To request an accommodation, email
Candidateaccommodation@icf.com
. Learn more about
workplace discrimination rights
and our benefits in the
Transparency in Benefits Coverage Act
. Candidate AI Usage Policy
At ICF, AI tools are not permitted during interviews to ensure fairness and authenticity. Candidates needing accommodations involving AI should contact
candidateaccommodation@icf.com
. Pay Range The pay range for this position is $89,203.00 - $151,646.00, based on full-time employment, experience, skills, location, and other factors.
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