Environmental Chemist (Corvallis, OR)
Core
Prepare and analyze organic chemistry methods and operate GC-ECD, GC-FID, and GCMS to determine volatile/semivolatile organic compounds, pesticides, Aroclors, and fuel hydrocarbons in soil, water, air, waste, and tissue samples.
Role type
Environmental Laboratory Chemist
Builds
Analytical data supporting EPA programs like Superfund, Clean Water Act, and Clean Air Act
Domain
Environmental science / Chemical analysis
Required skills
GC-ECD operation, GC-FID operation, GCMS operation, sample preparation, EPA-approved methodologies, organic chemistry analysis
Preferred skills
Solvent extraction (CLLE, SPE, ASE), LIMS experience, NELAC accreditation experience, Federal facility experience
Technologies
GC-ECD, GC-FID, GCMS, LIMS
Responsibilities
Operate GC-ECD, GC-FID, and GCMS instruments; prepare samples for analysis; apply EPA-approved methods for various media; ensure compliance with NELAC standards
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC