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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in environmental sample analysis using inorganic chemistry methods, including sample preparation and operation of ICP-OES and ICP-MS instrumentation. Proficient in adhering to EPA methodologies and standards for environmental analyses.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Bachelor's Degree In ChemistryICP-OES OperationICP-MS OperationEPA Methodologies ComplianceSample Preparation Using SW846 Methods
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Hard Skills
Inorganic Chemistry MethodsSample PreparationAcid DigestionEnvironmental Sample AnalysisChemical Contaminants AnalysisLaboratory Bench-Level ExperienceCVAA InstrumentationTDAA InstrumentationIC InstrumentationTOC Instrumentation
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsCritical ThinkingTeam CollaborationIndependence
Tools & Technologies
ICP-OESICP-MSLaboratory Information Management SystemsPromium's Element LIMS
Industry Keywords
USEPANELAC StandardTNI AccreditationEnvironmental ScienceFederal Facilities
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support the USEPA Region 9 Environmental Services Assistance Team contract
- Prepare and analyze environmental samples using primarily inorganic chemistry methods
- Potentially cross-train on various organic analyses
- Comply with EPA methods for air, water, soil, and biota samples and the NELAC standard (2016)
- Perform sample preparation, primarily acid digestion
- Operate ICP-OES, ICP-MS, and other instrumentation to determine metals and other inorganic contaminants
- Analyze soil, water, air, waste, and tissue samples for chemical contaminants
- Work independently and as a member of a team
- Provide analytical, quality assurance, and technical support to USEPA programs
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
- Ability to think critically
- Physically capable of lifting 40 lbs., using ladders, and working at elevated heights in accordance with safety standards
- U.S. citizenship required per federal contract
- Must be able to pass an EPA background check to obtain access to US federal property
- Experience working in a paperless laboratory environment preferred
- Prior laboratory bench-level experience using EPA-approved methodologies preferred
- Prior experience with ICP-OES or ICP-MS preferred
- Sample preparation experience using EPA methodologies such as acid digestion using SW846 methods preferred
- Sample preparation using SW846 methods for TCLP and in vitro bioaccessibility and experience with Cal WET preferred
- Recent hands-on experience with CVAA, TDAA, IC, TOC, and FIA instrumentation and associated sample preparation preferred
- Experience in laboratories accredited for environmental analyses, such as TNI or NELAC, preferred
- Experience working at Federal facilities preferred
- Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems; knowledge of Promium’s Element LIMS is a plus
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equal opportunity employer
- Reasonable accommodations for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs
- Benefit offerings referenced through the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act