Analytical Laboratory Lead - Environmental Chemistry

ANALYTICAL LABORATORY LEAD

ICF is seeking an Analytical Laboratory Lead 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 equipment, safety inspections, inventory, compliance activities, field sampling and analysis, warehouse support, and analytical subcontracting.

We are seeking candidates for a federal government laboratory in Athens, GA.

• Supervise a team of 5 to 10 chemists and technicians providing sample analysis and quality assurance, and laboratory operational support
• Provide technical input to and technical oversight of the work performed
• Schedule, track, and report assignments and work products
• Client contact and technical presentation
• Ensure compliance with all technical, quality assurance, and safety requirements

• 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 determination of trace contaminants in environmental samples including automated preparation and analysis processes with emphasis on emerging contaminants
• Recent hands‑on experience operating GC, GC/MS, ICP, ICP/MS, LC/MS-MS, HPLC, or similar systems, including full use of applicable data acquisition and reporting software
• US citizenship is required per federal contract requirements
• Must be able to pass an EPA background check to obtain access to US federal property

• Advanced degree in chemistry
• Experience in high‑resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) for dioxins and furans
• Radiochemistry analysis of environmental matrices (soil, water, air) and data validation of radiochemistry data following MARLAP guidance
• Recent experience with data validation using the NFG
• Experience with SMO Portal, EXES
• Hands‑on experience with LC/MS/MS for PFAS/PFO

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The pay range for this position based on full‑time employment is: $89,649.00 – $

Atlanta, GA (GA18)