International PFAS Forensics Subject Matter Expert

Job Description

CDM Smith is seeking a dynamic technical leader to oversee and expand our services around PFASs Forensics.

Our PFASs forensics services provide clients within the aviation, industrial, municipal, and federal markets. We are looking for someone who can lead business development opportunities in collaboration with our growing team of local and national project managers, technical experts, research and development team and marketing professionals.

Travel required:

20‑40%.

• PhD in PFASs Application Forensics
• Over 5 years' experience with concentrated focus on PFAS Forensics
• Expertise with high‑resolution mass spectrometry (Orbitrap / QTOF)
• Use of the NIST database
• Detailed understanding of PFASs chemistry, uses, manufacturing, fate transport and precursor transformation
• Experience with analytical methods: CIC, TOP, NMR, etc.
• Sample preparation protocols and inherent biases (matrix effects and PFASs extraction inefficiencies)
• Record of publications
• Conference presentations
• Scientific communication
• Travel 20‑40%

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam in states where an EIT is not obtainable (within 18 months of hire or promotion or transfer).
• 5 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Active membership in a related professional organization.
• Relevant professional license or certification (e.g., P.E., LEED AP, Env SP, ACIP).
• Existing, strong relationships with aviation, industrial, municipal, federal clients.
• Advanced understanding of PFAS chemistry.
• PhD in PFASs Application Forensics.

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.