Job Description

CDM Smith is seeking a talented scientist to join our team in our Bellevue Research and Testing Laboratory. This position involves conducting cutting edge treatability and laboratory research projects for a variety of clients across CDM Smith's environment, water, PFAS, and energy markets. The ideal candidate should be team-oriented and have a high attention to detail and should be comfortable independently executing experiments based on documented work plans and guidance from the project technical lead. The ideal candidate should exhibit the following characteristics:

* Good understanding of the current state of PFAS research as it relates to environmental, drinking water and wastewater applications.

* Experience operating and troubleshooting laboratory analytical instruments, including GC/MS, GC-FID/TCD, and IC, and evaluating the analytical data.

* Some experience with chromatograph (GC/IC/HPLC) is a plus

* Experience adhering to budget, scope, and schedule constraints.

* Strong verbal communication skills.

* Understanding of chemical and biological hazards and considerations at the laboratory scale.

* Good understanding of redox chemistry, as it relates to environmental engineering. Ability to balance redox reactions and perform electron balances. Understanding of the applications to disinfection, ISCO, or abiotic remediation a plus.

* Demonstrated technical writing skills (reports) is a plus.

* Independent data analysis and interpretation experience is a plus.

* Experience building reactors/columns/other experimental apparati is a plus.

* Experience in running UV, ozone, and/or other water treatment tests at the bench scale study level is a plus.

* Experience with projects funded through basic and applied research programs such as SERDP and ESTCP is a plus

Employment Type

Regular

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline. 3 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.